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sasa2601's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
willarose's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
kangrantdanmei's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rubypanda's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
saber77's review against another edition
emotional
informative
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
2.5
zhogg's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
careycarpenter's review against another edition
3.0
This is a middle grade audience book and in that I think it’s a good perspective for kids to learn about some of the things that other kids around them deal with. I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed most of the reading except when she would do the voices for adults in the community - I couldn’t handle her version.
The 11-year old main character, Addie, is amazingly astute and aware of her feelings in a way that doesn’t feel authentic but does help the reader understand what an autistic kid might be feeling. There are a lot of autistic traits that are introduced and discussed throughout the book - like masking, stimming, heightened senses, autistic burnout, sensory overload. One of my favorite parts of the book is when Addie explains that she doesn’t “have autism”. It’s not a disease that someone gets. It’s the way someone is - like if they are left or right handed. You wouldn’t say you have left-handedness. You just are - green eyed, right-handed, and autistic.
The 11-year old main character, Addie, is amazingly astute and aware of her feelings in a way that doesn’t feel authentic but does help the reader understand what an autistic kid might be feeling. There are a lot of autistic traits that are introduced and discussed throughout the book - like masking, stimming, heightened senses, autistic burnout, sensory overload. One of my favorite parts of the book is when Addie explains that she doesn’t “have autism”. It’s not a disease that someone gets. It’s the way someone is - like if they are left or right handed. You wouldn’t say you have left-handedness. You just are - green eyed, right-handed, and autistic.
corymouse's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
beforeghosts's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
4.5
ajay913's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0