Reviews

Beardream by Will Hobbs

aslavata's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

sharonskinner's review against another edition

3.0

Will Hobbs knows his subjects and his understanding of culture shines through in this story of 14-year-old Ute, Cloyd Atcitty, who is raised by his grandmother and sent to live in a group home in Durango. Cloyd struggles to find his identity. When he finds an ancient stone carved in the shape of a bear, he gives himself the name, Lone Bear, hoping that the stone will give him strength and help to change his luck. As much as I despised the protagonist at times, I stuck with this book and found the ending satisfying.

odinblindeye's review against another edition

2.0

Old Children's Book. Liked it as a kid, but haven't read it in years.

prolog15's review against another edition

2.0

2.5 stars. Complex and heart-warming relationship. Poor logic and pacing.

taratara44's review against another edition

2.0

this book is okay, what I did like is it takes place in my hometown and I like Cloyd and Walter's relationship. what I didn't like was that it was pieced together strangely to me. I also am not big into this genre. might be a good read for someone who like outdoors

evawhite's review against another edition

4.0

The ending of this book will leave you with the warm and fuzzies.

lindzee's review against another edition

3.0

Okay, but predictable and not as innovative or interesting as his other books.

prolog15's review against another edition

2.0

2.5 stars. Complex and heart-warming relationship. Poor logic and pacing.

kkaste's review against another edition

3.0

Cloyd is a young man with a chip on his shoulder. He is trying his best not to fit in and learn where he is. He is living in a group home when the house mother decides to send him to a farm for the summer. At the farm he meets Walter. Walter has just lost his wife and needs some help. The two of them have a lot of discovering to do. They learn to love and work together. They save each other many different times. The writing is well paced and fitting for a younger audience. Hobbs doesn't shy away from the complicated feelings of the youth and older characters. It was quick paced and wonderfully written. I look forward to reading it with my students.