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libraryinthecountry's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
hauntedwell's review against another edition
5.0
I really wish I’d read this when I was 15. Fear, belonging, the largeness of the world, every person’s role within it— McCullers nails every impulse and question of a wayward twelve year old girl.
beillumined's review
3.0
I wasn't super crazy about this book, but I definitely didn't hate it. The good points? it was an extremely easy, very quick read. And it kept my interest piqued once I got into it, so I did get through it really fast. I found Frankie's character to be extremely interesting and wrll written, despite the fact that she annoyed the hell out of me. Which I guess brings us to our bad points. Frankie annoyed the hell out of me. But, in a way that I kind of understood. it is not eady to be a pre-teen, and I kept thinking that I would have enjoyed this book so much more had I read this at a younger age and perhaps understood Frankie's POV better. However, that's all we get is Frankie. Even though Berenice and John Henry are mahor factors in this book, I got no characterization from them. And their ages and intelligences and roles in Frankie's life totally confused me until they were explained, if ever. I mean, what 6 year old behaves and talks like John Henry?
Lastly, it did take me about 50 pages to really get into the book. It was a slow go at first. Would I read it again? No, probably not. But it was fair entertainment for a couple of days.
Lastly, it did take me about 50 pages to really get into the book. It was a slow go at first. Would I read it again? No, probably not. But it was fair entertainment for a couple of days.
wheelofparm's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
halebellxx'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tilikon's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
fayekirwan's review against another edition
5.0
simply stunning absolutely devoured this <333 every word so carefully picked jaw on the floor