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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
I read this book many years ago and thought about it several months ago and I had to find a copy.
the sweet nostalgia of a Pixar short- in book form. figuring out who you are and being lonely and first kisses and prep school. with a current of racial awareness and tragedy
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This was the first book I remember ever sticking with me when I first started reading around 4th grade, so I needed to reread it. Just as powerful as I remember 20 years ago. The way Woodson writes and creates scenes is still just as remarkable as I remember.
What a gorgeous book. Woodson did an amazing job with these characters. Loved how poetic and dramatic the love felt; this was such a refreshing take on a Romeo and Juliet story. Side note: Jacqueline Woodson is THE best at naming characters.
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Racism, Police brutality
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A very sweet story but thought it lost momentum at the end!
A little too short for my taste however was an amazing story, very cute and heartrending.