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akdorr12's review against another edition
5.0
One of the very few times I’ve wished I could give more than 5 stars... There are some books that you love, but you know memory will slowly fade in time. And then there are ones like this that you know will remain in your heart forever, wrought with characters so compelling that their thoughts wake you up in the middle of the night. You will laugh and you will cry, but every tear will be worth the journey!
laurenshikari's review against another edition
2.0
This story is a long read with no plot. I trudged through it hoping for some small piece of insight or connection to the flat characters but received none.
eden__reads's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
shayfloreadz's review against another edition
3.0
3.5. I wanted to love and be deeply moved by this book but it just didn’t happen. Good read, but didn’t wow me like I hoped.
kellenpenn's review against another edition
3.0
Ehh... There were parts of the books I really enjoyed but most of it kind of dragged on. I didn't care about the plane ride or the other characters that were on the plane. They were just too flat to develop any feelings. I feel that I would have enjoyed them more if they had just been reminisced on by Edward rather than reading two separate timelines with some interactions that didn't even include him. I would have been much more interested in more of a focus on Edward's life once he was rising into young adulthood. I liked it much more when it got into him reading the letters. That was too small of a portion of the book in my opinion.
nicolepiacentini's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? No
4.0
laurenknapton's review against another edition
3.0
Dear Edward
Edward is a 'miracle boy' who survives a plane crash which kills 191 other people, including his family he is travelling with. This is a story of the aftermath with flashbacks to the plane journey whereupon you will meet the other occupants of the plane and hear their stories.
What did I like?
Well, firstly, this is NOT a book I would have usually read or is something 'up my street'. However, I have a real appreciation for Ann Napolitano's writing and the way she makes this feel very real. My favourite character by far was Shay, Edwards new found friend. The characters throughout are interesting and I wish they had been explored more thoroughly. I feel this could have been made into a 'character chapter' book instead of the flashbacks. However, they were some of the better parts of the story. The last few chapters, particularly describing the moments before the crash were the most interesting part of the book and did have me turning the pages rapidly in comparison to the rest of the book.
What did I not like?
Well, I did first think that this was a bit 'far-fetched' and felt it was hard to believe - however I have since been informed that this was based on a true story!! Which makes my whole viewpoint VERY different. Although, I did feel this was quite a depressing read, which is something I tend to avoid when choosing a book. I felt quite disconnected from Edward and found myself more interested in the Aunt and Uncle - which I would have liked to have known more about their feelings. I just feel like the author may have missed something by not exploring the other characters more and by focusing so much on Edward.
Finally...
All in all, I would recommend this to someone who likes 'real-life fiction' or a good sad story. Not my cup of tea but I can completely appreciate the way the Author captivates the aftermath of the event so well, without ever experiencing that themselves.
Edward is a 'miracle boy' who survives a plane crash which kills 191 other people, including his family he is travelling with. This is a story of the aftermath with flashbacks to the plane journey whereupon you will meet the other occupants of the plane and hear their stories.
What did I like?
Well, firstly, this is NOT a book I would have usually read or is something 'up my street'. However, I have a real appreciation for Ann Napolitano's writing and the way she makes this feel very real. My favourite character by far was Shay, Edwards new found friend. The characters throughout are interesting and I wish they had been explored more thoroughly. I feel this could have been made into a 'character chapter' book instead of the flashbacks. However, they were some of the better parts of the story. The last few chapters, particularly describing the moments before the crash were the most interesting part of the book and did have me turning the pages rapidly in comparison to the rest of the book.
What did I not like?
Well, I did first think that this was a bit 'far-fetched' and felt it was hard to believe - however I have since been informed that this was based on a true story!! Which makes my whole viewpoint VERY different. Although, I did feel this was quite a depressing read, which is something I tend to avoid when choosing a book. I felt quite disconnected from Edward and found myself more interested in the Aunt and Uncle - which I would have liked to have known more about their feelings. I just feel like the author may have missed something by not exploring the other characters more and by focusing so much on Edward.
Finally...
All in all, I would recommend this to someone who likes 'real-life fiction' or a good sad story. Not my cup of tea but I can completely appreciate the way the Author captivates the aftermath of the event so well, without ever experiencing that themselves.
artbymonimack's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0