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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
“[...] ’I was just thinking, about that phrase from Watership Down... ‘My heart has joined the Thousand.’
I know it’s about mourning, but to me, that part of it always sounded kind of...hopeful. Like it’s about becoming something bigger than yourself. About connecting with other people, or the world.’”
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Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The author was fiercely honest, which at first I didn’t exactly like; but by the end of the book, I loved it in its entirety. It carries a few lessons that are extremely important in the world we live in today. The only reason I rate it a 4 out of 5 is because the writing style didn’t resonate with me. The overall story, and elements that the author used, were great; but the writing style kind of made me wonder if I wanted to keep reading. But I’m glad I did keep reading, because this book has such an amazing transformation by the end, and many important lessons along with it.
I know it’s about mourning, but to me, that part of it always sounded kind of...hopeful. Like it’s about becoming something bigger than yourself. About connecting with other people, or the world.’”
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Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The author was fiercely honest, which at first I didn’t exactly like; but by the end of the book, I loved it in its entirety. It carries a few lessons that are extremely important in the world we live in today. The only reason I rate it a 4 out of 5 is because the writing style didn’t resonate with me. The overall story, and elements that the author used, were great; but the writing style kind of made me wonder if I wanted to keep reading. But I’m glad I did keep reading, because this book has such an amazing transformation by the end, and many important lessons along with it.
Loved the character of Alvie, and I think that Steiger gets a good bit of the voice right. But it does bother me that looking at author interviews, I couldn't find any evidence of Steiger having personal experience with Asbergers... there were things that, in my opinion, stretched credulity, that I might have been more accepting of if I knew this was written from the perspective of #ownvoices. Stanley can come across as too good to be true, but I appreciate the fact that he sees Alvie as so much more than her diagnosis. All in all, a sweet and hopeful and unique love story.
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
i really enjoyed this! it didn’t come across as savior complex-y to me which i appreciated
I listened to the audio book of this & the narrator was fantastic. She did such an amazing job of portraying Alvie, I loved her character and her journey.
The story of Alvie and Stanley was so heartbreaking and the characters themselves were so complex. Alvie and Stanley were such intricate characters I was drawn in from the very beginning. This book was confusing at most but the pieces all fit together as I continued to read it.
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
The connection of the title with a book is a cool way to link literature together. I liked that even though Alvie has difficulties with people that she is a functioning part of society. The addition of Stanley into the mix adds to the development and growth of the characters and the story. 98
For fans of books like Marcelo in the Real World, this is sure to pique your interest. Alvie, an autistic girl, is waiting to turn eighteen so she can be legally emancipated and fully independent. Stanley, a boy who walks with a cane, has lost count of how many bones he's broken (he's lost count around 150). But when the two meet up by chance, nothing is the same for them.
Alvie wants to experience the full range of human physicality--including sex--just to prove that she can. Stanley, on the other hand, has never been viewed as the sexually viable type. All of this is new territory for them, and it's as exciting as it is absolutely terrifying.
But as the two navigate independency, romance, and commitments, things get muddy. And it's wonderful. This book is so thoughtful, evocative, emotional. It pulls on all the right heart strings, and makes you laugh at all the right places. Nothing is revealed too quickly, and nothing is more or less than it should be. Speaking as an allistic person, my opinion can only go so far--but I'd say that this is a pretty dang good book, and well worth your time (even if just for the Watership Down references).
Review cross-listed here!
Alvie wants to experience the full range of human physicality--including sex--just to prove that she can. Stanley, on the other hand, has never been viewed as the sexually viable type. All of this is new territory for them, and it's as exciting as it is absolutely terrifying.
But as the two navigate independency, romance, and commitments, things get muddy. And it's wonderful. This book is so thoughtful, evocative, emotional. It pulls on all the right heart strings, and makes you laugh at all the right places. Nothing is revealed too quickly, and nothing is more or less than it should be. Speaking as an allistic person, my opinion can only go so far--but I'd say that this is a pretty dang good book, and well worth your time (even if just for the Watership Down references).
Review cross-listed here!