mjreadings's review
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
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
3.0
bookswithbeth27's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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? No
3.75
msvenner's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. This is a beautiful book. It has a quiet power that had me compelled to keep reading. There are some awful, dark parts to this book but Eddie is a compelling character. I love how the author didn’t give too much detail about the trauma in the lives of the adults surrounding him but left the reader to see the impact all that has on Eddie.
mariadmlf's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
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
mycatcricket17's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
erks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Racism, Child death, Colonisation, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Suicide
Moderate: Animal death, Addiction, and Bullying
Minor: Miscarriage
s_ja's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
What an ending. Was confused by the timelines at times but overall enjoyed reading Eddie’s story as he grew up.