Reviews

Shouting At The Rain by Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Lynda Mullaly Hunt

stitchwilliam's review

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal cruelty and Abandonment

kapatton818's review

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

2.0

paperbacksandpines's review

4.0

This book had great middle grade themes: a friendship growing apart, a new friendship, bullying, and assertiveness. It also touches upon themes of the a loss of family member, both temporary and long-term. This book has a lot of valuable information, including looking at the same situation and coming to different conclusions. You find what you look for. Vulnerability is good. Spend time with people who buoy you. Learn to speak up for yourself.

Overall, this was a great book.

anthonysreads's review

slow-paced

• Loveable characters? No

2.75

lynseyreads_'s review

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

This was a recommendation to me by my 7th grader. He said I’d like it because I like “people-based stories” and he was right. Same vibes as Fish In a Tree—kids navigating big issues but they have enough friendships as well as kind adults in their lives to support them through it. My favorite quote: “You can’t order people up like pizzas to be exactly what you want…I’m going to stop thinking about the ways I wish granny were different and love her for who she is.”