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A review by 1eea10u
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
4.75
I may be biased as someone who is afflicted with similar conditions as the main character (cleft-affected and hard of hearing), it was one of the most accurate representations of being young and growing up with a facial difference. The good, the bad, and the ugly involved with it.
While sometimes I felt the main cast acted a bit “too young” for their age, it also could be me just interpreting children wrong as it’s been a while since I was in 5th grade myself.
While sometimes I felt the main cast acted a bit “too young” for their age, it also could be me just interpreting children wrong as it’s been a while since I was in 5th grade myself.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Chronic illness, Medical content, and Medical trauma
While this book does contain some trigger content, specifically around medical procedures and harassment and bullying associated with having a visible difference and disability, nothing is majorly graphic or excessive given the context of the story.