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forever_day's review against another edition
3.0
Rating: 3 (+--)
Book Warnings: There's a death in it, and a bit of 'universe' sort of thing
I think I am the wrong age to read this book. Because I think that if I had read it when I was about the age of the protagonist I would've enjoyed it a lot more, and we do need books aimed at that age group (esp ones that deal with death).
Anyway, it was a sweet story and the relationship between her and her grandmother was very nice (and I liked seeing a sympathetic representation of a hospice in a kids story). The bits I didn't like were to do with the romance (because I really can't see a twelve year old boy being that romantic, not because there was anything wrong with how it was written) and there was just a lot going on. But, as said before, a nice story.
Book Warnings: There's a death in it, and a bit of 'universe' sort of thing
I think I am the wrong age to read this book. Because I think that if I had read it when I was about the age of the protagonist I would've enjoyed it a lot more, and we do need books aimed at that age group (esp ones that deal with death).
Anyway, it was a sweet story and the relationship between her and her grandmother was very nice (and I liked seeing a sympathetic representation of a hospice in a kids story). The bits I didn't like were to do with the romance (because I really can't see a twelve year old boy being that romantic, not because there was anything wrong with how it was written) and there was just a lot going on. But, as said before, a nice story.
orlywelch's review against another edition
5.0
I remember really really enjoying this book - themes include coming-of-age, family relationships, a bit of romance, grief, developing social consciousness, friendship, and writing.
foreverday's review against another edition
3.0
Rating: 3 (+--)
Book Warnings: There's a death in it, and a bit of 'universe' sort of thing
I think I am the wrong age to read this book. Because I think that if I had read it when I was about the age of the protagonist I would've enjoyed it a lot more, and we do need books aimed at that age group (esp ones that deal with death).
Anyway, it was a sweet story and the relationship between her and her grandmother was very nice (and I liked seeing a sympathetic representation of a hospice in a kids story). The bits I didn't like were to do with the romance (because I really can't see a twelve year old boy being that romantic, not because there was anything wrong with how it was written) and there was just a lot going on. But, as said before, a nice story.
Book Warnings: There's a death in it, and a bit of 'universe' sort of thing
I think I am the wrong age to read this book. Because I think that if I had read it when I was about the age of the protagonist I would've enjoyed it a lot more, and we do need books aimed at that age group (esp ones that deal with death).
Anyway, it was a sweet story and the relationship between her and her grandmother was very nice (and I liked seeing a sympathetic representation of a hospice in a kids story). The bits I didn't like were to do with the romance (because I really can't see a twelve year old boy being that romantic, not because there was anything wrong with how it was written) and there was just a lot going on. But, as said before, a nice story.
rkendylb's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book under the American title: Mira in the Present Tense, but I couldn't change the edition on my phone. I really enjoyed this book. I generally like books with protagonists in middle school because it's a huge transition time in their lives. Your body changes, the way you view the world (and the people in it) changes, and the change can be stressful. Like Mira I kept a journal throughout middle school and wrote everything in it. I think this book was especially good because it had the symbolism of the artichoke in it. I think having a symbol like that can really tell you a lot about the book and the truths it contains for all of us. Perfect symbols like this are hard to find in books, simply because of the perfection. This was a wonderful book and I'd recommend it to just about anybody.
emma_bookaholic's review against another edition
5.0
Enjoyed this book, shows true family love and loyalty
shanameydala's review against another edition
3.0
This is a lovely book about pre-teen dealing with a dying grandmother that she is extremely close to, first love and puberty.
kashvm's review against another edition
3.0
This book was an enjoyable read. Very cute, very touching. I loved Nana Josie, i loved hearing the little things she did, I loved that she was so artistic, especially the idea of painting the coffin. And i really liked the sentimental things : The artichoke heart! I thought that was adorable.
I loved the writing club and the little drawings at the start of each chapter.
Overall, a very pleasnt read.
I loved the writing club and the little drawings at the start of each chapter.
Overall, a very pleasnt read.
soph256's review against another edition
5.0
Soooo I have re read this about 3 times which is a lot for me. I first read this in um 2018? Then again in 2020 and 2021. Idk the writing was just so relatable to me at the time as my uncle had just died of cancer, the journey the writing took me on was magical. If I read the book today I don't think it would impact me as much, but every time I read it is see 11 year old me dealing with grief and my heart breaks. Like how a book can hold so much emotion I don't know but this book does. Will a,ways be one of my top books ever.
aanya12's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful ending, words can't describe how splendid this book was, it'll take me a lot of time to come out of it,
This book is perfect for girls, who are young but don't come in the YA category, all teens and pre-teens will love this, dealing with issues like periods, this book is a must read :D
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Mira Levenson in my opinion is a character quite beautifully woven the way she coped up with life, and Nana Josie is truly inspiring, the way she welcomes death is truly motivating.This book is perfect for girls, who are young but don't come in the YA category, all teens and pre-teens will love this, dealing with issues like periods, this book is a must read :D