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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.
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
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.
kokechii's review against another edition
4.0
The moment I read the title for the first time, I thought immediately about the Loneliest whale in the world. And I was right, this is inspired by it. If you know the story, you know how it can tug on your heartstrings. But this book... Iris is a beautiful soul contained in a body made of bravery, and she will be stuck with me for a while.
shirarweiss's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
I adored this book. It was one of the most beautiful things I have ever read. I’m so grateful to my third grade student for suggesting it. I fell in love with Iris and this book totally captured the intense longing and passion of being a kid. As I get older, I find it frustrating when in middle grade and YA novels there is just a total lack of logistics to what kids can do/consequences for this actions. I loved that this book did not just let that happen, but took Iris on a journey of understanding how her actions affect others, while also giving her that big adventure that let’s her find that out for herself. This book brilliantly intertwines Deafness and radios and whales and grief and family seamlessly into one beautiful, complex story. I want to read it again and again. I’m so happy Iris got her happy ending.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Death, and Ableism
sundance78's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5