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nedge's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
debrabrinckley's review against another edition
5.0
This is a beautiful story told brilliantly. It seems like a child's version of a Dickens' tale. If reading to or with a young person, know in advance there are some difficult, heart breaking moments.
ellenmulholland's review against another edition
I loved this book. A beautiful story with a beautiful message. NaN is a complex heroine who is easy to love. Recommended for readers 11 and up.
bartleybranson's review against another edition
5.0
What a heartrending, magical story! I absolutely loved it. A new MG favorite.
important_idiot's review against another edition
5.0
This is my second Jonathan Auxier book and my second 5 star read from him. I look forward to reading more of his books now.
This book was fantastic from beginning to end! I loved every single word of it. Beautiful! I recommend it to everyone. One of my faves of all-time!
This book was fantastic from beginning to end! I loved every single word of it. Beautiful! I recommend it to everyone. One of my faves of all-time!
cara_p's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I don't often give a book five stars, but Sweep was so beautifully written and so moving and funny that it deserves it. The story deals with some really hard topics, but does so in a way that is careful and age-appropriate. The prose is beautiful, the character voice strong and endearing, and the story itself both moving and compelling. My only (minor) complaint was that some of the language was very American (blocks, sidewalks, etc) but it didn't good job of bringing Victorian London to life. Sweep is sad and moving while still being incredibly funny and hopeful. It's a beautiful balance of acknowledging the hard things in life and facing them head on while still drawing out hope and joy.
Content Warnings
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Antisemitism, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Classism
Though there are a lot of hard themes in this book, they're dealt with very carefully and well. It's a middle grade book, so it walks the line between hard topics while still being suitable for a young audience. Jonathan Auxier does this really well.zbmorgan's review against another edition
4.0
A terrifying yet magical portrait of what it’s like to be a chimney sweep- but with a magical friend. This book took a little to get into: it’s start is very typical ‘fantasy poverty’ but it really picks up when some regular characters arrive. A wonderful twist on the golem legend and entertaining historical fantasy fiction. Read the authors notes at the end.
jsparks's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
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? No
5.0
what_katie_read_in_ca's review against another edition
5.0
Magnificent!! Loved it!! I am really hoping this attracts the Newbery!!!