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yogomagpie's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
It was fine, but not for me. I like a cozy slice of life but in Dinosaurs I found the characters difficult to connect with. The whole story felt like a series of bullet points. And speaking of which, I was becoming irritated by the the punctuated, one-word or fragmented sentences by the end. Choppy. I didn’t care about Gil and found him weak. Maybe I’m more of a Lane than a Sarah.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Death of parent, Animal death, and Grief
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Medical content, and Infidelity
Minor: Child abuse
sarahnh's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-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
5.0
I loved this book. The most unique thing about it is that each chapter is named after a bird that lives in the Sonoran desert, and each bird is a metaphor for the challenges that face the protagonist. The birds are a great way to learn about the main character as he learns about his new home in the desert. I strongly recommend this to anyone, and can't wait to reread it soon.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Animal death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Antisemitism, Addiction, Alcohol, and Bullying
apersonfromflorida's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Car accident, and Animal death
Moderate: Alcohol and Infidelity
Minor: Drug use and Bullying
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