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jaimie_lynn's review against another edition
4.0
Possibly closer to 3.5.
Coming of age stories can be hard for me. I found a lot of this book pretty boring but at the same time it pulled at my heart strings. I just can't imagine being in this boys shoes. Apparently this is loosely based on a true story as well which makes it extra sad but interesting.
Coming of age stories can be hard for me. I found a lot of this book pretty boring but at the same time it pulled at my heart strings. I just can't imagine being in this boys shoes. Apparently this is loosely based on a true story as well which makes it extra sad but interesting.
lackema's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
toofondofbooks's review against another edition
5.0
This is a stunning book that I read back in February and I still find myself thinking about it. It’s the story of Edward who boards a plane with his family and ends up being the sole survivor when it crashes. We then follow Edward as he goes to live with his Aunt and Uncle and has to work through the grief of losing his family and having to find a new life for himself in amongst all the guilt and fear. He also has the added struggle of being the only survivor and having to deal with all the attention that this brings, and all the focus on him from the families who lost their loved ones on the flight. The novel is told in alternating chapters with one focusing on Edward now, and one focusing on the plane during its ill-fated flight. This way of telling the story made is so fast-paced but also incredibly emotional to read. I found myself really affected by this book and it’s one I think I will re-read in the future. I highly recommend it.
This review was originally posted on my blog https://rathertoofondofbooks.com
This review was originally posted on my blog https://rathertoofondofbooks.com
thebookofmomlife's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.75
A slow start to the book, not my favorite Audio version but once I got halfway thru I couldn’t put it down! Experienced all the emotions!
whatsamsread's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
linabird03's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
3.5
aexlia's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
amyknights91's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? N/A
3.5
shiny_raccoon's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-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? No
4.25
My book club on Facebook. So I went into it, not knowing anything about the story. It took me a little while to understand where the story was going. Once I realized it was about a soul survivor —I struggled a little bit.
I love the relationship between Edward and his neighbor. It felt like a realistic journey of the soul Survivor dealing with survivor guilt, loss of family, and so much else. Edward and uncle’s life and relationship is also a very interesting part of the story.
I love the relationship between Edward and his neighbor. It felt like a realistic journey of the soul Survivor dealing with survivor guilt, loss of family, and so much else. Edward and uncle’s life and relationship is also a very interesting part of the story.