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kaylee1957's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Fatphobia, and Racism
emmaward55's review against another edition
hopeful
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Child abuse and Emotional abuse
Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Death, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Hate crime, and Racism
bluebells's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Had such an enjoyable experience re-reading this book as an adult, the first time being when I was at school for English class. It is just as wonderful as I remember, and I immediately wanted to go back to the start and read the whole thing again once I finished. Louis Sachar does a great job with painting a picture with his words, I had no trouble trying to imagine what the scene looked like. Sachar ties the plot together with ease, and every little detail weaves as one in the end - it's so clever. The characters are loveable but all have their flaws, Stanley and Zero's relationship is forever one of my favourites. Holes will be a book I will definitely return to again, I had so much fun reading this again - and unfortunately completed this quicker than I would've liked as I just couldn't put it down. I look forward to the next time I pick it up again! Deserves so much praise.
Minor: Animal death, Death, and Racism
jenny_d's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Hate crime, Racism, and Sexual harassment