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camiqtpie's review against another edition
4.0
I found that this book was very strange, yet I found myself unable to put the book down. I really liked how it tied together events that was happening in that time period and emotional events that was happening in Beans life, hence the name Silver Star, which I thought was very clever because it was her dads award from saving someone from war, which was a real event, but it represented how strong the people all were emotionally. I've noticed how one big thing people are noticing about the book is how they feel the characters are underdeveloped, which is fair, but I would like to give credit to the author for how developed their emotional states were, however it was tough at times to figure out how some things tied together. Overall it was a good book, and I'm excited to read her next ones.
sammi_865's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
3.5
megantheeflamingo's review against another edition
4.0
Super enjoyed. Liked how the "smart kid" was wise beyond her years, reflecting her affection for "To Kill a Mockingbird." And sometimes, you just have to wait for people to get what they deserve. Be strongZ
carol9178's review against another edition
4.0
I love her writing...however I also was a little taken aback by the ending. It left the girls "hanging" and It's had no idea that it " ended" and kept turning the pages thinking I missed something. It is one thing to leave a reader to imagine the story outcome...but here there was none..
mpollak's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
This is the third Jeannette Walls book I’ve read and I definitely liked her other two (The Glass Castle & Half Broke Horses) better. I think writing from the perspective of Bean was a challenge and I had trouble gauging her maturity throughout the book. I honestly found most characters to be pretty one-dimensional, which is weird because I felt like Walls did such a great job at creating multidimensional characters in her other books I read. Still a good book, I definitely wasn’t expecting the direction it took in the last ~100 pages. I love Walls’s style of writing, something about it just keeps me glued to the pages, I guess her other two books just left me thinking about them for so long and this one isn’t doing that as much.
cassandralovesfeta's review against another edition
1.0
This is easily the worst book I've read in 2013. Its so poorly executed the author doesn't get around to developing the plot until page 173. Its also incredibly disjointed with new subjects being broached constantly only to throw them out the window a few pages later. Do not waste your time.
beverly017's review against another edition
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
migimon2002's review against another edition
3.0
A lovely, quick read. I didn't find this book to be as compelling as The Glass Castle or Half Broke Horses, but am still very happy to have read it. My only complaint is the ending seemed abrupt, and I almost wonder if there was pressure from the publisher to finish. At the same time, being an English major makes me think there is more symbolism to the ending than I realize (I even re-read the last few pages, feeling as though I'd "missed" something). So, perhaps after a discussion with other readers, my opinion of the ending would change. If you want an easy summer read, and enjoyed Walls' other books, pick up The Silver Star.