eviejo_07's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Grief
aotora's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
slow-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
4.0
Had this on my tbr for about forever and I finally tackled it. And I am glad that I did. This book was unexpectedly great, it reminded me on many times we used our imagination to create the entire new worlds when we played with my friends in my childhood and I loved it so much. I cried like a baby at the ending though, I didn't expect that and that part was just so unexpected and shocking, I wish that the book maybe dealt a little more with how the main character processed the death of his best friend but other than that it was a pretty great book.
kkopacetic327's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
motheroffae's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
russ15's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-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? No
5.0
erinamerritt's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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? No
3.0
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.
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