Reviews - The Eyes and the Impossible

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The Eyes and the Impossible

Dave Eggers

4.25 AVERAGE

sjv_21's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

lskey's review against another edition

4.0

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

A moving, witty and clever animal adventure book. Makes me wish my sons were little kids again — and we could read it together.

It’s a story of friendship and the power of teamwork to accomplish a common goal, with many gems of wisdom.
For example: “Every reasonable creature knows that the worst thing they can do all day is to think of themselves. If there are troubles on your mind, you should think first of the troubles of others. It is the essence of liberation. Freedom begins the moment we forget ourselves.”

kwaclaw's review against another edition

2.5

adventurous slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I might have rated this book better if I had read it out loud to children.

elly29's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous emotional inspiring relaxing medium-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: No

It was a sweet, moving tale for children and adults alike. Johannes is a dog who was born in a nature park. The bison are the keepers of wisdom and balance, and Johannes reports what he sees to them as their eyes. But then one day, new happenings come to the park, which culminates in an impossible task.

I listened to the audiobook, which Ethan Hawke narrates, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I loved Johannes, smart and fast dog, and I love how self-confident he is. I love how his world and understanding grows throughout the book. And, really, I loved all the animals. Very cute and heartwarming and inspiring.

Favorite quotes:

“I thought about the strangeness of salvation. I had

saved the girl

, and now I was a hostage in my own home. If I had

allowed her to sink, or simply had watched and waited for someone else to save her

, I would still be free. I would be able to run free, and [everything] would probably be fine…. helping brought an unseen burden…The invisible are free.”

“God is the Sun. Clouds are her messengers. Rain is only rain.”

“Heroes go forth. To be alive is to go forth. So we went forth.”

jlem's review against another edition

3.25

lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

reneedev's review against another edition

5.0

I adored listening to this novel. So much that when my mind wandered, I always rewound. I don't know how this book appeared on my Libby wish list but I'm glad it did!

This is a story of animals living and protecting their park. Told from the perspective of a dog, Johannes. He is so lovable, bright, and humorous. I particularly enjoyed his "Ha Ha Whooooo". It reminded me of Pooh's exclamation. Always well placed. And a listen to this novel is required just for the experience. It's only five hours afterall!