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ellen1196's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
mxtchelly's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
crunkbsnappin's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.25
aliciasokol's review
5.0
Don’t sleep on this one. It’s a stunner. I was initially unsure about the style - it’s written in prose. But it’s so beautifully done and it sucks you in so fast. This is a very quick read. Had to slow myself down to savor its loveliness. This story is sad, bold, raw, human, tragic and hopeful all at once. I want to hold these characters with me for a long time.
roglows's review
5.0
This broke my heart & made it whole again
This might be considered spoiler-y, so proceed with caution.
Loved this book so every, very much. The dual narrative of sisters Camino and Yahaira told such a poignantly painful and beautiful story. The loss of a father, discovering family you didn’t know you had, the love of home and finding other places for your heart to reside... I felt this in my heart!
Definitely recommend.
This might be considered spoiler-y, so proceed with caution.
Loved this book so every, very much. The dual narrative of sisters Camino and Yahaira told such a poignantly painful and beautiful story. The loss of a father, discovering family you didn’t know you had, the love of home and finding other places for your heart to reside... I felt this in my heart!
Definitely recommend.
kate_cunningham's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
sazana28's review
5.0
Ahhhhh I cried. And cried some more. This book, I relate so much. Nothing as exciting as finding a new sibling.
My dad passed this year and I just FELT every chapter, the time that passed, the emotions.
You don’t know what to do, and all you can do is just go through it.
This was so beautiful and so painful. I will hold it close to my heart, because these words are so deeply felt, I couldn’t imagine letting this story slip away.
Family is so so so important, and I loved seeing these two completely different families, bound by blood, separated by an ocean...
Yeah, this deserves all the awards.
My dad passed this year and I just FELT every chapter, the time that passed, the emotions.
You don’t know what to do, and all you can do is just go through it.
This was so beautiful and so painful. I will hold it close to my heart, because these words are so deeply felt, I couldn’t imagine letting this story slip away.
Family is so so so important, and I loved seeing these two completely different families, bound by blood, separated by an ocean...
Yeah, this deserves all the awards.
melodys_library's review
5.0
Clap When You Land is quite easily Elizabeth Acevedo’s next triumph since The Poet X. This is Elizabeth Acevedo in her element. Poetry is her power. Her metaphors just melt in your mouth.
In Clap When You Land, we meet two teenage half sisters, brought together by a tragic familial loss. The narration alternates between Camino and Yahaira as they each discover secrets, family, and themselves.
It’s a quick read - each page is only a few stanzas - but each stanza drips with emotion: grief, envy, joy, sorrow, embarrassment, acceptance...I felt everything!
100% would recommend.
In Clap When You Land, we meet two teenage half sisters, brought together by a tragic familial loss. The narration alternates between Camino and Yahaira as they each discover secrets, family, and themselves.
It’s a quick read - each page is only a few stanzas - but each stanza drips with emotion: grief, envy, joy, sorrow, embarrassment, acceptance...I felt everything!
100% would recommend.
dochdew's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0