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chezorama's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
laurenw22's review against another edition
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
willow_axolotl376's review against another edition
1.0
This book needs a trigger warning for eating disorder sufferers!
I think this is one of Wilson's worst books! The characters are awful, Gran maybe talking sense but she doesn't have to be an ass about it. A ending was very unrealistic and pretty ridiculous too.
I read this to my 7 year old and I had to filter quiet a few bits too.
I think this is one of Wilson's worst books! The characters are awful, Gran maybe talking sense but she doesn't have to be an ass about it. A ending was very unrealistic and pretty ridiculous too.
I read this to my 7 year old and I had to filter quiet a few bits too.
helenamt's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
junjun's review against another edition
4.0
This book is amazing, I was mad at Em's step dad though, he shouldn't have left for a new girl. Jacqueline has such great stories, I'v enjoyed her books in many ways. Poor Maxie, he had no idea what was happening...
slaughtercarrie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
starryworlds's review against another edition
4.0
I've re-read this book and it is so easy to forget how Jacqueline Wilson writes heartfelt stories that are about families that are broken or about kids that don't fit the society "norms". I think that is why I loved reading her stories as a child and I still do.
Anyway, Clean Break is about where a father leaves his family at Christmas for another women, but he tries to see his kids still. That all stops when the mum says that she wants a "clean break" when he takes them to a beach without asking the mum. Although, they struggle to live without him, except for the Gran. I really like this particular story because it doesn't sugar coat the way families really are, even though the children don't really understand until they are older.
I re-read this in a day and I always love to re-read Jacqueline Wilson's books in particular, because I've always loved the way that she structures her stories.
Anyway, Clean Break is about where a father leaves his family at Christmas for another women, but he tries to see his kids still. That all stops when the mum says that she wants a "clean break" when he takes them to a beach without asking the mum. Although, they struggle to live without him, except for the Gran. I really like this particular story because it doesn't sugar coat the way families really are, even though the children don't really understand until they are older.
I re-read this in a day and I always love to re-read Jacqueline Wilson's books in particular, because I've always loved the way that she structures her stories.
sophiesloth's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
sleepflowerrr's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0