journeywithrosie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I went into this book blindly. Even so, I knew how it was going to end because of the foreshadowing scattered throughout the book. I thought the ending wouldn't effect me because I knew it was coming, boy was I wrong.
This may be a middle grade, but it is a mature take on a coming of age story and how friendships can help you discover who you are in a world that desires to suffocate your creativity and individuality. I thought the portrayal of grief was realistic, and the resolution in the end brought me to tears.
This book is based in the 1970's, so it is of course riddled with fatphobia. There were a lot of instances where I was frustrated with certain characters. Also, the audiobook randomly plays obnoxious music that really took me out of the story. But I could not in good conscious give this book any less than 4 stars. Really well written and beautiful.
This may be a middle grade, but it is a mature take on a coming of age story and how friendships can help you discover who you are in a world that desires to suffocate your creativity and individuality. I thought the portrayal of grief was realistic, and the resolution in the end brought me to tears.
This book is based in the 1970's, so it is of course riddled with fatphobia. There were a lot of instances where I was frustrated with certain characters. Also, the audiobook randomly plays obnoxious music that really took me out of the story. But I could not in good conscious give this book any less than 4 stars. Really well written and beautiful.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
lavenderreader16's review against another edition
I started reading this to my little brother and he fell asleep so they i finished it by him and it was good. I should’ve read this when I was younger, but I really liked it now. i cried
milkshakevoid's review against another edition
5.0
Bridge to Terabithia, is one of those rare stories that is worthy of hurting you. I'd seen the film when it came out, and I come back to it every few years. There's something magical and deeply uplifting about Terabithia, and the strength of imagination Jess and Leslie possess. It's something that even the most well meaning of adults lose the older we get, and in part I think it's because we lack the deep friendships that we had as kids. It's some manner of innocence, I suppose, but regardless, that magic is captured beautifully in this story.
In all the years that I'd watched the film, I never picked up the book before, so when I saw it on Oyster, I immediately set to it. This is a quick read, but bring on the tissues. I shouldn't have been surprised since I know the story well, but I still found myself sobbing for the last 40 pages (on an iphone) or so. That speaks to the power of the tale, of course. I've known these characters and their fates for many years now, and still, reading those words at the climax of the story split my chest in two. A steady stream of tears for the last several chapters, and unlike with other stories, or films I've experienced, Bridge to Terabithia, will always have a place in my heart. It hurts you, but it's worthwhile. I never feel betrayed by the author, even when my eyes blur so much that I can barely read the words. The unfairness of life is to blame, and yet, it can't take away from the magic. In fact, you could probably argue that its because of the unfairness and cruelty of the world that we have to keep that magic, hopeful imagination alive.
5 out of 5 stars every time.
In all the years that I'd watched the film, I never picked up the book before, so when I saw it on Oyster, I immediately set to it. This is a quick read, but bring on the tissues. I shouldn't have been surprised since I know the story well, but I still found myself sobbing for the last 40 pages (on an iphone) or so. That speaks to the power of the tale, of course. I've known these characters and their fates for many years now, and still, reading those words at the climax of the story split my chest in two. A steady stream of tears for the last several chapters, and unlike with other stories, or films I've experienced, Bridge to Terabithia, will always have a place in my heart. It hurts you, but it's worthwhile. I never feel betrayed by the author, even when my eyes blur so much that I can barely read the words. The unfairness of life is to blame, and yet, it can't take away from the magic. In fact, you could probably argue that its because of the unfairness and cruelty of the world that we have to keep that magic, hopeful imagination alive.
5 out of 5 stars every time.
yvejr's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
This book is a childhood favorite I decided to reread. As an adult reading it, I teared up even more. This book was very important to me in using my imagination, and to imagine friendships and resiliency after loss.
bertramj907's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
marianaarguellogalvez's review against another edition
4.0
Es un lectura muy emocional, la trama del libro está contada desde el punto de vista de Jesse que traba amistad con Leslie, ambos se hacen de un lugar mágico llamado terabithia en donde pueden portarse como ellos mismos y compartir aventuras siendo los reyes de ese lugar.
Está lectura me saco varias lágrimas ya que hay una muerte que cambia mucho las cosas y es un duro golpe para Jesse, que al ser tan joven, se le dificulta mucho comprender la realidad de lo que está pasando, aunque también esa perdida lo ayuda más adelante para crecer y compartir ese mundo creado con sus hermanitas menores.
Está lectura me saco varias lágrimas ya que hay una muerte que cambia mucho las cosas y es un duro golpe para Jesse, que al ser tan joven, se le dificulta mucho comprender la realidad de lo que está pasando, aunque también esa perdida lo ayuda más adelante para crecer y compartir ese mundo creado con sus hermanitas menores.
grayskies's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
sad
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
paigeavenue's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
sam_smith_of_tencendor's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-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
3.0
kellymc03's review against another edition
5.0
Re-reading this to my son has a completely different meaning to me than reading it when I was his age! What a powerful story of friendship, innocence, and life.