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whatbreeread's review against another edition
4.5
i initially read this book as a part of my high school literature class and love it as much now as i did then. maybe even more
parochialch's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bookofcinz's review against another edition
4.0
With the impending release of the movie, "Greens Days by the River" I decided to re-read the book, seeing that I completely forgot exactly what happened. I am happy I took the time I re-read this book, having read it 15years go, most if not all of the book felt completely new.
The first time I did read the book I remembered being curious about the country Trinidad and Tobago- where the novel is set. Fast forward to 2018 and I am living in said country. When you are living in a country where the book you're reading is set, it is an entirely different experience- for me, a good one. Michael Anthony captures the life of a teenager growing up in Mayaro and I absolutely could not get enough. Looking forward to seeing the movie.
The first time I did read the book I remembered being curious about the country Trinidad and Tobago- where the novel is set. Fast forward to 2018 and I am living in said country. When you are living in a country where the book you're reading is set, it is an entirely different experience- for me, a good one. Michael Anthony captures the life of a teenager growing up in Mayaro and I absolutely could not get enough. Looking forward to seeing the movie.
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