lizaktzxy's review
3.0
Sweet and thoughtful, it's a simple book about the relationships between friends, family and how everyone is an individual like no one else. It was well written with a decent storyline and character building, although Emmy started to get a bit tiresome to read about towards the end, which was conflicting considering she was the main character/narrator. It would've also been better had there been some sort of window into Oliver in this book. So much of the book revolves around Oliver that having to read the book through the pov of his neighbour only felt a bit incomplete.
michromeu's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars - I enjoyed this book but two years later I cannot remember a thing about it other than that it was a pleasant read (if ultimately forgettable).
khairun_atika's review against another edition
3.0
The premise of Emmy and Oliver is rather dark - at the age of seven, Oliver was kidnapped, sending the small town into a panicked frenzy. The girl next door, Emmy misses her friend, and for ten years, lived under strict rules as her paranoid parents made sure no danger befalls Emmy. Fast forward ten years and Oliver mysteriously reappears. What ensues is a witty family drama, as Oliver reluctantly reconnects with his family, and Emmy tries to rekindle their friendship. The story is warm and endearing, humourous and witty, as Emmy and her friends try to work through Oliver's issues and stand by him. I liked the dynamics of Emmy's open yet slightly strained relationship with her overprotective parents, and the strong bond she shares with Caro and Drew. Oliver is a conflicted young man, still figuring out what home means, and what he left behins. A truly good read :)
charlotte2010's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
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? No
4.0
0rdinaryreader's review against another edition
3.0
I thought it this was so cute. The writing bugged me a little. I think I read the word “dude” and the phrase “tapped him/her on the nose” about a thousand times. Also, I was not a huge huge fan of Emmy and her unnecessary drama. But all in all a very cute story