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charlote_1347's review against another edition
3.0
I read this because it is a set text where I work, and somehow I never read it while I was in school. The plot was overly complicated in places but brilliantly basic in others. I found it hard to figure out who was descended from who and which generation was which. The main characters were intriguing and almost perfectly rendered but again, I had some difficulty remembering which nickname belonged to which boy and what each looked like. The side story with Katherine, the onion farmer and Trout was cute but tragic. The scenes with the onion farmer towards the end confused me initially because some of the plot is not linear. Generally a good read but I don't think I suffered too much by being deprived of it in childhood.
egheinze's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Bullying and Fatphobia
melissafrench's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
hamster007's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Everyone should read this book.
niduran's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
mega random read, aber was soll man machen wenn man spontan zu deniz geht & kein buch dabei hat 🤷🏼♀️
Alle Zeitstränge haben sich wunderbar verbunden 🤠
es behandelt auch eigentlich voll dramatische und gruselig Sachen wie rassischtischen mord und voll die quälerischen Arbeiten, und die verdursten einfach fast, aber es ist ok, weil kinderbuch hihi haha
meg_teg's review against another edition
4.0
Never read this growing up so I figured it was time. Very good!! Good pacing, good backstory, and surprisingly deep moments/concepts that were very poignant. But maybe it felt so engaging because the movie does such a great portrayal, and reading the book felt like re-watching the movie (in the best way possible).
bongjoonhostan's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
brokebookmt's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVE this book. This is one of the books that I will definitely recommend to anyone of all ages for a lighthearted, thrilling and fun middle-grade adventure.
[b:Holes|38709|Holes (Holes, #1)|Louis Sachar|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1618269830l/38709._SX50_.jpg|1679789] should be a must-read for children. The story itself is quite realistic and reflects the reality of juvenile camps in the current era, and the main characters are endearing and very likable.
In its entirety, this book is about overcoming adversity and challenges, and how one should never let anything stops them from moving forward. The writing reminds me of [a:Roald Dahl|4273|Roald Dahl|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1311554908p2/4273.jpg], with its childish but quite lyrical prose.
All in all, this book is a fun, but at times heartbreaking read. If you are in a reading slump or you're down in the dumps, pick this up. It will leave you feeling better than ever.
I give this book 5 fat stars.
[b:Holes|38709|Holes (Holes, #1)|Louis Sachar|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1618269830l/38709._SX50_.jpg|1679789] should be a must-read for children. The story itself is quite realistic and reflects the reality of juvenile camps in the current era, and the main characters are endearing and very likable.
In its entirety, this book is about overcoming adversity and challenges, and how one should never let anything stops them from moving forward. The writing reminds me of [a:Roald Dahl|4273|Roald Dahl|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1311554908p2/4273.jpg], with its childish but quite lyrical prose.
All in all, this book is a fun, but at times heartbreaking read. If you are in a reading slump or you're down in the dumps, pick this up. It will leave you feeling better than ever.
I give this book 5 fat stars.
claresbookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
4 out of 5 stars.
An inventive story about overcoming generational mistakes and trauma.
An inventive story about overcoming generational mistakes and trauma.