grumpykittenx3's Reviews (944)

How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7

Julie King, Joanna Faber

3.0

informative slow-paced

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I think there is good stuff in here, but most of it will be applicable for kiddos on the older age of this range, maybe closer to 4. I have used some tactics with success with a 2 year old, like taking breaks, being consistent, being open to their emotions, etc., but tactics like imaginative/fantasy play are above his developmental level. 

Busted

Karin Slaughter

3.0

dark tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Snatched

Karin Slaughter

4.0

dark emotional fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Undone

Karin Slaughter

4.5

challenging dark mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Swamp Kings: The Murdaugh Family of South Carolina and a Century of Backwoods Power

Jason Ryan

3.0

informative mysterious slow-paced

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Could benefit from a stronger/more cohesive narrative. The back and forth between generations was REALLY hard to follow. 

Fractured

Karin Slaughter

4.0

dark sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Triptych

Karin Slaughter

3.0

dark medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: N/A

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The Au Pair Affair

Tessa Bailey

5.0

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Beyond Reach

Karin Slaughter

5.0

dark tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

If the Shoe Fits

Julie Murphy

3.5

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes