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theinkdoe's review against another edition
3.0
TW: Suicide
The book is about the internal struggle of a teen boy who is from a broken family. Nothing ever feels right and he is never happy. He is not able to figure out a way to be happy and decides to end his life. What makes him change this decision and the transformation of his thoughts is what this book is about. There are disconnecting bits here and there but should be a good reading experience!
The book is about the internal struggle of a teen boy who is from a broken family. Nothing ever feels right and he is never happy. He is not able to figure out a way to be happy and decides to end his life. What makes him change this decision and the transformation of his thoughts is what this book is about. There are disconnecting bits here and there but should be a good reading experience!
msvenner's review against another edition
4.0
This was a little strange. The supernatural elements of the prehistoric sloth was weird. Otherwise I really enjoyed it. It was a very interesting look at mental health in an unconventional manner. The grandfather stories were interesting and well constructed. The setting seemed a strange choice. There wasn’t enough about Guyana to explain why a white, Canadian author chose to set the book there.
miserablemoons's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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? Yes
4.5
esnider320's review against another edition
5.0
A curious mixture of A Christmas Carol and a coming of age tale. Jomon struggles with the hand life has dealt him, but with the help of his greats and a kind police officer he chooses to live.
elliotthefrog's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
stressejesse's review against another edition
2.0
not really for me, but a decent look into depression/suicide for younger readers (also featuring a minor gay character)
vighnesh's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you to the publisher for sending me an ARC.
This book conveyed its message really well and I really think this is a book that everybody needs to read.
It handled the topic of suicide well and I think that the way the author talked about of the topic was written very considerately.
I connected to the characters really easily and I think that's why I was really intrigued and gripped.
I would have liked for more things to happen in terms of plot and I would have liked to see Jomon in more situations.
This book conveyed its message really well and I really think this is a book that everybody needs to read.
It handled the topic of suicide well and I think that the way the author talked about of the topic was written very considerately.
I connected to the characters really easily and I think that's why I was really intrigued and gripped.
I would have liked for more things to happen in terms of plot and I would have liked to see Jomon in more situations.
vighnesh's review
3.0
Thank you to the publisher for sending me an ARC.
This book conveyed its message really well and I really think this is a book that everybody needs to read.
It handled the topic of suicide well and I think that the way the author talked about of the topic was written very considerately.
I connected to the characters really easily and I think that's why I was really intrigued and gripped.
I would have liked for more things to happen in terms of plot and I would have liked to see Jomon in more situations.
This book conveyed its message really well and I really think this is a book that everybody needs to read.
It handled the topic of suicide well and I think that the way the author talked about of the topic was written very considerately.
I connected to the characters really easily and I think that's why I was really intrigued and gripped.
I would have liked for more things to happen in terms of plot and I would have liked to see Jomon in more situations.
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