lizzyc_16's reviews
44 reviews

challenging emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I actually liked it quite a bit more than I expected to.

By the way this review won't be long because I finished it 2 minutes ago and I can't even-

I knew it had a plot twist but thats not what I was expecting... at all.

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The Shape of Thunder by Jasmine Warga

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challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective sad tense 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

3.0

So this book was pretty good. It made me cry, it made me smile, it made me throw the book across the room. I do have a few problems though.

I thought it was a bit cringey at times, and the plot was kind of pointless by the end.

The end was... not great but overall I thought it was a decent and definitely sad, relatable story.

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The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

2.75

So as a book published in the 1960s, it was probably seen as pretty progressive considering the two Chinese characters. Nevertheless the characters are still very stereotypical and racist depictions of Asian people. There were also little things, like many references to a Chinese character wearing a kimono (a traditionally Japanese article of clothing). It was a pretty cute story besides the little racist, stereotypical, details dropped throughout. I read the majority of this book while on the New York City subway, and the story really captured the essence of New York City, or at least 1960s NYC.

Overall a good read, but because of the consistent racist aspects i'll have to give this book a 2.75.

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