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cedardleland's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
arantzazureads's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of those few delightful children's books that manages to, through the magic of excellent writing, portray a child character who is astute, yet not pretentious, witty, yet not bratty, introspective, yet not whiny, and gets involved in a storyline that is silly, fun, and ridiculous, AND serious, sad, and thought-provoking all at once. In short, this thin volume has everything either a child or an adult could possibly want in a great book. I'm a fan for life, Michelle Cuevas!
PS- Highly recommend reading this at the same time as [b:Astrophysics for People in a Hurry|32191710|Astrophysics for People in a Hurry|Neil deGrasse Tyson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1479535337s/32191710.jpg|52832605]. Cuevas did her research and the parallels are wonderful!
PS- Highly recommend reading this at the same time as [b:Astrophysics for People in a Hurry|32191710|Astrophysics for People in a Hurry|Neil deGrasse Tyson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1479535337s/32191710.jpg|52832605]. Cuevas did her research and the parallels are wonderful!
cvt's review
adventurous
reflective
slow-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? It's complicated
3.5
heartsfromiry's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
annamolpus's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Since my kids gravitate towards graphic novels, we choose chapter books for me to read them occasionally at bedtime. This way, I don't hassle them about the books they choose to read themselves but I still get to expose them to some of my childhood favorites (Judy Blume, From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, etc.) and we're also making our way through the Harry Potter books together.
Occasionally we choose a well-reviewed contemporary children's book and we're all going in blind. The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole turned out to be such a pleasant surprise!
Set in the 1970s, it's the story of an 11-year-old girl whose father has recently died. When she befriends a sentient black hole (just go with it) she experiments with using her new pet to erase everyday items from her life, including brussels sprouts and ugly sweaters - but also items that trigger painful memories of her dad. Things get a little out of hand and hijinks ensue.
This book is so clever and creative. It's hilarious - my kids were constantly laughing as we read. It's also a deeply moving story about grieving. I was bawling by the end (which made it difficult to read aloud!). It gave me all the feels and it's so worth it. Highly recommend!!
Occasionally we choose a well-reviewed contemporary children's book and we're all going in blind. The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole turned out to be such a pleasant surprise!
Set in the 1970s, it's the story of an 11-year-old girl whose father has recently died. When she befriends a sentient black hole (just go with it) she experiments with using her new pet to erase everyday items from her life, including brussels sprouts and ugly sweaters - but also items that trigger painful memories of her dad. Things get a little out of hand and hijinks ensue.
This book is so clever and creative. It's hilarious - my kids were constantly laughing as we read. It's also a deeply moving story about grieving. I was bawling by the end (which made it difficult to read aloud!). It gave me all the feels and it's so worth it. Highly recommend!!
theghostintheattic's review against another edition
3.0
This was cute! I thought Cuevas did a great job of tackling loss in a way that children could understand.
emlaformat's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
readwithmorgan's review
4.0
It was tough for me to be sure how I felt reading this book right after finishing See You In The Cosmos. They were for readers with similar interests but of different age groups.
The Care and Feeding of a Black Hole is a book for young readers, particularly those with an interest in space or science. But while the tone can be light-hearted, Cuevas tackles the subject of loss in way unparalleled to anything I've read for this age group before. Adventure, curiosity, and personal journey. I would put this in the hands of anyone ages 8 to 11.
The Care and Feeding of a Black Hole is a book for young readers, particularly those with an interest in space or science. But while the tone can be light-hearted, Cuevas tackles the subject of loss in way unparalleled to anything I've read for this age group before. Adventure, curiosity, and personal journey. I would put this in the hands of anyone ages 8 to 11.
victxriax's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0