A review by ceciiiii
Isaac and the Egg by Bobby Palmer

emotional funny inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I love this book. Not loved. Love. I'm not quite ready to let go of it yet. This lovely and wonderful book is like a warm hug and a punch in the throat. I laughed a bunch and cried a bunch. The treatment of grief is so tender and accurate, and (slight spoiler ahead!!) Egg is such a lovable and funny character that despite being completely unfounded in reality is the manifestation of grief, life and grounding to the world. This was an absolute pleasure to read and should a) be studied in school, and b) be adapted to animated movie because the story and characters would suit the medium so well. The descriptions were so vivid and every emotion was conveyed effortlessly.
Highly HIGHLY recommend. Please read this book.
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