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A review by yulie
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
4.0
Had I read this when I was younger, I think I would've formed a very deep bond with the book and I would've cried upon reread after reread as I got older. Alas, I read it at twenty-four, making it a very quick read that didn't touch me as deeply as it might have otherwise. Even so, it was wonderfully written. The voices were so charming and distinct, and although I took many double-takes at some phrases (antiquated ones, unfamiliar ones, amusing ones), I really delighted in them.
What I will say is that the book was splendid at bringing me back to my childhood. The feeling of play, of discovery, of magic and wonder and yearning... it really did make my heart hurt a little bit as I read through, wanting to escape back to a time where all that mattered were things like being the fastest runner in your year level (and what you would do to accomplish that feat!), and conquering people like Janice Avery. The friendship between Jess and Leslie was utterly beautiful, too.
It was a lovely, lovely book. A very short and light read, and able to evoke very strong images and emotions.
What I will say is that the book was splendid at bringing me back to my childhood. The feeling of play, of discovery, of magic and wonder and yearning... it really did make my heart hurt a little bit as I read through, wanting to escape back to a time where all that mattered were things like being the fastest runner in your year level (and what you would do to accomplish that feat!), and conquering people like Janice Avery. The friendship between Jess and Leslie was utterly beautiful, too.
It was a lovely, lovely book. A very short and light read, and able to evoke very strong images and emotions.