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kalagrace's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Another revisit of a childhood favorite that holds up well. I really enjoyed the narrative envelope device as well as the use of oral storytelling. The denouement was a little too tidy for my adult tastes, but all in all a quick and sweet book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Grief, Abandonment, and Death
Minor: Death of parent and Mental illness
lay_kone's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death, Grief, Death of parent, Miscarriage, and Abandonment
unicorngirl's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I had to read this book for school. Made me tear up a little. This book has amazing characterization, loveable characters, and a great plot. A++
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Death, and Death of parent
theroadjones's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Car accident
darkmattersoybean's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Miscarriage, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Death
Moderate: Blood, Bullying, and Pregnancy
harukoreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I remember reading this book as a kid over and over and loving the road trip story line and quirky characters. I do NOT remember sobbing my eyes out at how grief and loss are woven into the fabric of the story, but well, I sure did that today. This is a really beautiful book.
*I'd be interested to read an analysis of how Indian folklore and customs are discussed in this book because it feels very romanticized, but I don't know enough to speak with any authority on that aspect.
*I'd be interested to read an analysis of how Indian folklore and customs are discussed in this book because it feels very romanticized, but I don't know enough to speak with any authority on that aspect.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
hemdamoses's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
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