Reviews

Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt

high2921's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

nikki01246's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

3.5

emldavis001's review against another edition

3.0

It was sweet, but not nearly as sad as everyone said it was.

s_melly's review against another edition

challenging hopeful sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Brought both a tear to my eye and a smile to my face! Outstanding! 

mimiag's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

4.75

july2104's review against another edition

emotional sad slow-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

3.0

kgs339's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

jessreadsx's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

clair_amelia's review against another edition

4.0

Very well written; excellent story telling. Told from the perspective of a sixth-grade boy. I appreciated that the book really did feel like it was being told from his perspective, but did not skip over deep or difficult issues.

jenmangler's review against another edition

5.0

Words cannot express how much I love Gary D. Schmidt's books. Opening a new Schmidt has become a sacred experience for me, a moment to be treasured and savored. I don't know how he does it, but he sucks me into his world right away, takes my heart in his hands, and won't let go. Orbiting Jupiter is no exception. And oh, the tears I've cried over this book. It's been hours since I finished the book and I still can't put into coherent words how much I love Joseph and Jack. Just thinking about them makes me start sobbing all over again.
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Just finished rereading the book, and it affected me just as much the second time. This is such a heartbreakingly beautiful book.