Reviews

Paper Aeroplanes by Dawn O'Porter

daydr3am's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny lighthearted tense 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

5.0

Love the dynamic between the two main characters and how we see their friendship deepen and grow at their school and outside of it. Recommended if you and a slightly dark and adventurous book of two high school students in a 'despite the odds' blossoming friendship. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Death of parent, Alcoholism, and Sexual content

Minor: Blood

nicola78's review

dark emotional funny 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? Yes

5.0

jess_stetson's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad tense 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

3.0

flatreads's review

adventurous emotional sad fast-paced

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

4.0

rebeccavenchers's review

4.0

Great fun read! I think this is the first book (at least in a long time) that I've read in one day. This is an easy read, but with enough substance that it doesn't feel like a waste of time. Dawn O'Porter captures the awkwardness of teenage girls and does it so effortlessly. Some moments are cringe worthy, as in real life and there a few laugh out loud moments. I would have loved to see some character development from some of the secondary characters, particularly Renee's friends but overall it's a worthwhile read. Looking forward to reading Goose!

pialasoobin's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

sonjbean's review

4.0

4.5 stars


i'm not sure what this says about me, but any book that makes me cry will get a high rating! essentially this is a funny book but i burst into tears more than once.

the story focuses on the intense friendship that exists between two teenage girls, renee and flo. i could relate a lot even though it's been over ten years since i was at high school now ...

i've loved dawn porter ever since watching her documentaries and i was so happy that i actually enjoyed this book.

my only criticism is

Spoiler

that it all worked out SO WELL in the end. up until the last chapter or so it had all been believable.

saramassey's review

3.0

A real easy light read - helping slowly I hope to get me out of a reading slump. O’Porter is so effortless in her writing and creating characters that are so relatable. Trigger warning: death, eating disorders and grief. 2 unlikely friends bond together by their circumstances and tackling the downfall of friendships and school years. It resonated and I’m sure resonated with many others. It shows the cliques of school and also how ultimately no one truly knows what a person is going through. But be the kindest you can be and be there for your friends no matter what.

royaz92's review

2.0

It's amazing how you can long for a book that turns out not to be worth it at all.

mickysbookworm's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.0