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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.
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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.
banazmagdid's review against another edition
4.0
"The sound of the wind was awful, like it was crying and lost and scared and not sure what to do except to wail."
Orbiting Jupiter is seen through Jack's eyes as his parents foster Joseph, a boy only a few years older than him. Jack learns that Joseph attempted to murder his teacher and that Joseph has a daughter. We see as Joseph grow closer to his foster family, particularly his foster brother Jack.
The characters' ages almost made me not take the book seriously, but once you get beyond that, you realize how strong the plot really is. Although the book is short, the story is most certainly not small.
Also, this book has excellent writing. I've never seen anything like it. You simply become immersed and trapped into this repetitive pattern of rhythm every time.
Being so moved to the point of crying by such a short book was not what I had anticipated. It only goes to show how well written the book was to make that happen in such a short period of time as I don't usually cry while reading books.
Orbiting Jupiter is seen through Jack's eyes as his parents foster Joseph, a boy only a few years older than him. Jack learns that Joseph attempted to murder his teacher and that Joseph has a daughter. We see as Joseph grow closer to his foster family, particularly his foster brother Jack.
The characters' ages almost made me not take the book seriously, but once you get beyond that, you realize how strong the plot really is. Although the book is short, the story is most certainly not small.
Also, this book has excellent writing. I've never seen anything like it. You simply become immersed and trapped into this repetitive pattern of rhythm every time.
Being so moved to the point of crying by such a short book was not what I had anticipated. It only goes to show how well written the book was to make that happen in such a short period of time as I don't usually cry while reading books.
mar555m's review against another edition
4.0
4 1/2 stars “tell jupiter about joseph, tell her he tried to find her. tell her he tried really hard okay? and he loves her, he’ll always love her, even if she doesn’t know him” I AM IN AGONY! JOSEPH BROOKS U WILL ALWAYS BE FAMOUS!