Reviews

Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly

happylilkt's review against another edition

4.0

4 stars

I read this as it was nominated for battle of the books.

What I liked (besides the gorgeous cover):
- deaf MC, introduces younger readers to deaf culture / communities.
- female MC is a tinkerer - loves fixing radios
- whales!

What I didn't like spoils the plot, so I won't give it away. Overall, I enjoyed this one.

libraryofdreaming's review against another edition

3.0

This was cute and I'm interested to see what Deaf reviewers have to say about the representation. I'll admit to being a bit of a Grinch though, I would've liked it more if the whale parts were more realistic...

teawithbree's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

jenmangler's review against another edition

2.0

Kelly's focus on the isolation Iris felt really worked. I wish the surreal elements had been left out of the book. Either lean in to the surreal all the way, or leave them out completely. Throwing them in here and there takes away from the power of the story.

brittanylibell's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring medium-paced

5.0

the_dead_king's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

sharpiemyshoe's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

danireys's review against another edition

hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

atamano's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Grief and Death

ria_ray's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 rounding up. I honestly forgot I was reading this book because did not like the start. It didnt reel me in but I gave it another chance and I liked the ending.