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emilynied's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Ness is perfectly able to capture Conor's innermost thoughts and feelings in a nuanced and forceful way, and the plot moves along so fluently as the small accounts from Conor's days at school, with his grandmother and his father began to meld together into his life that felt complete as a reader. Conor's mother is a warm and tender character that shines through and acts as a metaphor for all parental figures I think.
The monster was a mighty choice to represent what it did and I think the revelation at the end of the book was compelling and devastating all at the same time. Ness weaves this story so beautifully, and by the end, I was crying too as I turned the last page. This book speaks to the reader so strongly about love and loss and the power of parental relationships. In the past year, I've watched a family member fight cancer and I think that made this story particularly poignant for me.
I highly recommend the illustrated version with Jim Kay. Please read this book :)
Graphic: Terminal illness, Bullying, Death, and Death of parent
iane_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Death, Bullying, Medical content, Death of parent, Grief, Terminal illness, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Hate crime
Moderate: Murder, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Blood, Child abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Sexual content, Animal cruelty, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Child death
sneekypeete's review
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
saskiahill's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Cancer, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Violence and Grief
ofheartsandaros's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Grief, Cancer, Bullying, and Death of parent
Moderate: Medical content and Vomit
kimmykelly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Terminal illness
zoe_werdy's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Cancer, Medical content, Terminal illness, Death, and Medical trauma
unomi57's review
- 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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent and Death
Moderate: Cancer and Violence
seforana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Medical content, Terminal illness, Vomit, Cancer, Gaslighting, Chronic illness, and Grief
cosmicpanda's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Grief, Bullying, and Cancer
Moderate: Death of parent, Medical content, and Violence