Reviews

Millions by Frank Cottrell Boyce

aggressive_nostalgia's review against another edition

This started out cute and humorous, but got weird fairly quickly. I sort of lost interest and never got around to actually finishing it, although I'm considering doing so in the future.

charlocat's review against another edition

4.0

I loved this book as a kid, and I still love it. I love the informal style of story-telling and reading the story unfolded through the eyes of someone not neurotypical. This has given me confidence with my own writing and writing in the informal style I prefer, rather than a more formal style. I hope this will then reflect in my writing.

kimdeitzler's review against another edition

4.0

Loved it. You will laugh, you will cry. Your kids will enjoy it too.

asimilarkite's review against another edition

4.0

I really sweet and lovely story about two boys who find a bag of money. The characters are sweet, the family relationships realistic and good -- the best thing about this book is the voice of the main character. He's a wonderful kid I'd love to meet :) A gentle story about family, morality, loss, healing. I also recommend the movie.

trisha_thomas's review against another edition

4.0

too cute.

visorforavisor's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

5.0

One of the most lovely, absurd books I’ve read in a long time. A very sweet story about a (not explicitly but it’s clearly what’s going on) autistic eight-year-old boy with a special interest in saints and his ten-year-old brother with special interests in real estate and money.

Damien and Anthony live in a UK that’s about to switch over to the euro, and then they find £229370 in cash and have only a very small amount of time in which to spend it.

A ridiculous, whimsical, and hilarious story of inflation, grief, and family.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

kmg365's review against another edition

4.0

Reread in Feb 2012 for book club. Loved it even more the second time through. Truly a gem.

numipig30's review against another edition

hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

deborahrosegreen's review against another edition

emotional funny informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

Beautiful, funny, moving story. I loved the portrayal of the father. Single fathers are so rarely portrayed, especially as so loving and caring. I enjoyed the fact the narrator is the younger son rather than the older one and that he has a unique interest. It was educational, memorable and really cleverly told.

ravenclaw0403's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

I think this book has many good morals but personally, i didn't love it.