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justnicka's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
4.5
goodyeargoodbooks's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars.
I absolutely adore the movie adaptation of ‘Bridge to Terabithia’, however it wasn't until recently that I thought about reading the book. There is obviously something special about this book; it has been nearly 40 years since it was first published and it still holds a very special place in the hearts of many. Having seen the film going in to the book, I of course knew what happens, and I do wonder if that affected my emotional reaction to it, but still, I found this short book to be an immense emotional rollercoaster, and I can see why this story touches so many people.
Would I recommend? – Definitely. However old you are, this book brings out the childhood memories and fantasies you may have long forgotten, before playing with your emotions, all to create a great coming-of-age story. Watch the 2007 film while you’re at it.
Review here ---> https://emdoesbookreviews.wordpress.com/2016/02/14/bite-size-corner-bridge-to-terabithia-by-katherine-paterson/
I absolutely adore the movie adaptation of ‘Bridge to Terabithia’, however it wasn't until recently that I thought about reading the book. There is obviously something special about this book; it has been nearly 40 years since it was first published and it still holds a very special place in the hearts of many. Having seen the film going in to the book, I of course knew what happens, and I do wonder if that affected my emotional reaction to it, but still, I found this short book to be an immense emotional rollercoaster, and I can see why this story touches so many people.
Would I recommend? – Definitely. However old you are, this book brings out the childhood memories and fantasies you may have long forgotten, before playing with your emotions, all to create a great coming-of-age story. Watch the 2007 film while you’re at it.
Review here ---> https://emdoesbookreviews.wordpress.com/2016/02/14/bite-size-corner-bridge-to-terabithia-by-katherine-paterson/
urdragonmom's review against another edition
2.0
“She was his other, more exciting self—his way to Terabithia and all the worlds beyond.”
“Lord, he loved Leslie's stories. Someday, when he was good enough, he would ask her to write them in a book and let him do all the pictures.”
two stars kind of just for those ‘heartwarming’ quotes✊
this felt like it was written by a man (I feel like that is self explanatory but) like this normalized domestic abuse??? (among some other things though in a more subtle yet sickening way)
“Lord, he loved Leslie's stories. Someday, when he was good enough, he would ask her to write them in a book and let him do all the pictures.”
two stars kind of just for those ‘heartwarming’ quotes✊
this felt like it was written by a man (I feel like that is self explanatory but) like this normalized domestic abuse??? (among some other things though in a more subtle yet sickening way)
reverielms's review against another edition
4.0
ughh yes as devastating as always. i really did fool myself into thinking i was going to read something lighthearted
darcey_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
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
I knew from the first chapter that I would love this book. I could have read it in a day or two but I wanted it to last as long as possible so I took my time reading it, and I’m so glad I did.
jenmangler's review against another edition
4.0
I love the friendship between Jess and Leslie. I love that art and music and imagination are important in their lives. I love how they are both guided by kindness and compassion, Leslie with Janice and Jess with May Belle.
jmrprice's review against another edition
4.0
The redemptive power of friendship and imagination… changes lives.
enchantingreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
4.75
This was a good read. I read this when I was a lot younger and I have seen the movie. I knew how the story was going to end, however I still cry. The death of Leslie was hard to read. There was a few parts in the book that I wasn’t a big fan of. There were some parts that were funny and other spots that made me cry. There are some good lessons in Bridge to Terabithia. The biggest thing being about grief and loss. Everyone, grieves at a different pace and in a different way.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death