3.94 AVERAGE


Wow, this was heartwarming and heartbreaking. So much going on in this novella-length story: motherhood, adoption, love, wrestling with the lack of acceptance by those one resembles, finding one’s strength and confidence in new experiences, and sacrificing for those we love.
And the illustrations were both charming and lovely.
emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

A story of growth, love, and perspective. Simple but succinct writing that told the story beautifully. 
adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This was a really sweet little novel.

This book is a gem, and it seems nothing is lost in translation. It has many subtle layers that are woven together seamlessly to tell more than just one story.

A moving tale about freedom and motherhood.

Excellent audiobook

This story was just okay for me. Pretty gruesome in parts even though I know that's part of Mother Nature. I thought this might have a lighter feel to it, maybe that was lost in translation.

I don't know what I was expecting, but this was not for me.
A fairy tale kind of story about parenthood?

Saya sudah terlebih dahulu menonton filmnya tahun lalu bersama teman2 GRI... dan terharu... dan sedih... dan tertonjok... dan... ingn sekali nonton lagi. Tapi filmnya belum ada yang jual ya, sayang sekali.

Lalu ternyata ada buku terjemahannya. Pertama melihatnya di toko buku bulan Maret lalu, kalo ga salah, saya masih menahan diri untuk tidak beli. Mau lihat dulu review teman2 yang mungkin sudah membacanya. Apakah lebih bagus atau tidak daripada filmnya. Tapi saya lupa mencek buku ini setiap kali mampir di goodreads.

Sampai saat saya melihat buku ini saat kembali ke toko buku minggu lalu. Langsung saya beli. Dan baca. Dan memori saat menonton film berkelebat kembali. Membuat saya ingin nonton lagi.

Karena saya suka sekali buku ini. Memang ada sedikit kejanggalan penerjemahan, tapi cuma sedikiiit... Juga cerita buku ini kok jadi kurang lengkap dibandingkan filmnya. Tetap saja. Bintang 4.
lighthearted reflective medium-paced