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roseleaf24's review against another edition
5.0
It was so good to pick up a book I couldn't put down. My last few reads have not been like that. This was beautiful and funny and suspenseful. As usual, Schmidt does not shy away from the brutal parts of life, but wraps them in Hope.
tracepowers's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
librariansrule's review against another edition
5.0
Too much times passes between Schmidt novels, so I try to read them slowly so as to make them last longer.
It never works.
I love his respect for people. For kids and their feelings, for adults and their perspectives.
It never works.
I love his respect for people. For kids and their feelings, for adults and their perspectives.
meggratopp's review against another edition
5.0
I so enjoyed this book! The differing perspectives added a really cool dimension to the story, and the main characters were compelling. I love the way the author describes grief as “the blank” and allows the adolescent characters to dive into their own baggage, ask for help, and find solace in their friendship. Highly recommend this one!
avonleagal's review against another edition
5.0
this is like my fourth time reading this book and the ending gets me every time.
so many good things in this book. it is, however, a bit unfinished at the end. In a good way. In real life, not everything turns out perfectly in the end. but anyway I love it. and Matt. And Marylee.
so many good things in this book. it is, however, a bit unfinished at the end. In a good way. In real life, not everything turns out perfectly in the end. but anyway I love it. and Matt. And Marylee.
lrosenzweig23's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
gracepickering's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jencarp8's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
I love Gary Schmidt and I use all three of his Wednesday Wars “series” in my classroom. They are huge hits with the students too. When I first read this book a couple years ago, I cried two pages in and many more times throughout. When my students read the book this year, they cried. Few authors can connect you so deeply to fictional characters that you are moved to tears when tragedy strikes. Schmidt is not afraid to cover the tough topics in a way that is humorous and beautiful. This is a book that will stick with me and my students.
mary00's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars.
Gary D. Schmidt is an auto-read author for me. He had me crying in the first two pages of this book, and I wasn't sure if I could forgive him. I did, of course. This is another beautiful book by Schmidt. Even with a few plot points that felt a tad out of place, I absolutely loved every minute of this and will continue to read everything this author writes.
I would start with The Wednesday Wars and Okay For Now (my personal favorite) before reading this companion book. This series reminds me why I love reading.
Gary D. Schmidt is an auto-read author for me. He had me crying in the first two pages of this book, and I wasn't sure if I could forgive him. I did, of course. This is another beautiful book by Schmidt. Even with a few plot points that felt a tad out of place, I absolutely loved every minute of this and will continue to read everything this author writes.
I would start with The Wednesday Wars and Okay For Now (my personal favorite) before reading this companion book. This series reminds me why I love reading.