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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
So hard to read and so good at the same time. Nothing really "enjoyable" about this story except for perhaps the hope that I felt as a reader that Melinda would at some point be able to "speak". As a parent, it was a challenging read - it's so easy to see our children's "bad" or unwanted behavior as defiance that just needs to be stamped out instead of a signal that something much much deeper is probably happening.
I suppose this is probably a spoiler - but my hope was eventually rewarded and I did enjoy the ending. It provided resolution without tying everything up in to a neat bow.
I'm very impressed with Laurie Halse Anderson's work - her characters have stayed in my heart long after I'm done with the book.
I suppose this is probably a spoiler - but my hope was eventually rewarded and I did enjoy the ending. It provided resolution without tying everything up in to a neat bow.
I'm very impressed with Laurie Halse Anderson's work - her characters have stayed in my heart long after I'm done with the book.
I like the message of it but other than that it's too boring. Had to force myself to read it
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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:
Complicated
Tackling another difficult subject, rape, this book shows how poorly those closest to us handle what seems to them to be unexplainable changes in behaviour, especially in teenagers. Moving and brave.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
4.5
this very dark story was enjoyable to read, especially in the character aspect (development), Melinda is a good mc and made the book feel very real. I also recommend watching the movie which i loved aswell
this very dark story was enjoyable to read, especially in the character aspect (development), Melinda is a good mc and made the book feel very real. I also recommend watching the movie which i loved aswell
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
(4.5 stars)
quick (but painful) read, and incredibly well-written; i love that it makes the topic accessible for middle-/highschoolers. very realistic portrayal of the protagonist’s mental journey as she processes what has happened
quick (but painful) read, and incredibly well-written; i love that it makes the topic accessible for middle-/highschoolers. very realistic portrayal of the protagonist’s mental journey as she processes what has happened
dark
emotional
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:
Yes