Scan barcode
A review by bethboo
The Wonder by Emma Donoghue
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I really liked this book and the companion movie.
I would not have approached this title without seeing the movie first. But the characters were faceted and realistic and it gave a morose and vacant type of vibe to the story.
I will say that the MC is much more stoic and stronger in the movie. She's more emotional and prone to outbursts in the book.
I'm a sucker for a story where kids are in trouble and a parental figure is there to save them.
I liked the moments when Lib thought she was the only sane person in that forsaken town.
I thought this was very well written and the religious zealotry was a great revolving point for the plot
Things the movie had that were not in the book:
Weird sex and masturbation scene
Drug induced stupors and addiction to said drug
The journalist's back ground was a little different
I would not have approached this title without seeing the movie first. But the characters were faceted and realistic and it gave a morose and vacant type of vibe to the story.
I will say that the MC is much more stoic and stronger in the movie. She's more emotional and prone to outbursts in the book.
I'm a sucker for a story where kids are in trouble and a parental figure is there to save them.
I liked the moments when Lib thought she was the only sane person in that forsaken town.
I thought this was very well written and the religious zealotry was a great revolving point for the plot
Things the movie had that were not in the book:
Weird sex and masturbation scene
Drug induced stupors and addiction to said drug
The journalist's back ground was a little different
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry and Eating disorder
Minor: Sexual assault and Incest