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A review by bookishlybecca
Romeo for Real by Markus Harwood-Jones
2.0
I've already reviewed this book's companion, Just Julian, so I won't be delving too deeply into my thoughts on it, as I feel roughly the same about the pair. (In fact, I almost wish they'd been combined into one book, with both boy's perspectives included in it, but I get why Markus chose to do two separate short books, both from his standpoint as the author and for the sake of his intended readers.)
Romeo's an interesting character. I didn't enjoy his perspective or journey nearly as much as Julian's, but I still found it fairly satisfying and relatively enjoyable to read. My main issue with this book though - particularly in comparison to its companion - was that its writing/pacing and plot felt even more disjointed and rough to me. The scenes/chapters didn't always flow very well together. It was even a bit jarring at times. It was interesting to see the differences (and similarities) in the two varying perspectives of the boys though, I will say that.
If you decide to give both books a read, I'd highly recommend reading this one after Just Julian. You'll understand the story a lot better if you do. >_
Romeo's an interesting character. I didn't enjoy his perspective or journey nearly as much as Julian's, but I still found it fairly satisfying and relatively enjoyable to read. My main issue with this book though - particularly in comparison to its companion - was that its writing/pacing and plot felt even more disjointed and rough to me. The scenes/chapters didn't always flow very well together. It was even a bit jarring at times. It was interesting to see the differences (and similarities) in the two varying perspectives of the boys though, I will say that.
If you decide to give both books a read, I'd highly recommend reading this one after Just Julian. You'll understand the story a lot better if you do. >_