kwichris's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Murder, Death, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Alcohol and Animal cruelty
padawan17's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Racism, Confinement, and Racial slurs
obviousidentity's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Racism
kirstinbuchan's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
lorienbird32's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I picked up this book hoping to read a funny novel about a mischievous little boy of like, seven years old. I was not expecting the main character to be an about-to-be-a-teenager jerk. I think the idea of this book is enthralling, but the way it was written didn't match the vibe. For example, the flowing of metaphors. In a book with flowing metaphors, you would expect it to be about something a little more... elegant. But a story about boys who pretend to be pirates? Save your breath!
Most of the characters present racial ideals throughout the story, and there isn't just ONE plot. There are like, a million little plots that grow and twist on each other enough to make your head spin. And another thing; none of the characters are lovable. Usually, when I read something, there's at least ONE character that I like, but in this book, I disliked every single character. And I mean, isn't that what a writer is supposed to do? Help the reader fall in love with the character/s?
All in all, I found this book boring, not funny, and a total waste of my time.
Most of the characters present racial ideals throughout the story, and there isn't just ONE plot. There are like, a million little plots that grow and twist on each other enough to make your head spin. And another thing; none of the characters are lovable. Usually, when I read something, there's at least ONE character that I like, but in this book, I disliked every single character. And I mean, isn't that what a writer is supposed to do? Help the reader fall in love with the character/s?
All in all, I found this book boring, not funny, and a total waste of my time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
annapox's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Murder, Torture, and Violence
Minor: Medical content, Sexism, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Vomit
fireside_reads's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Racial slurs
Minor: Racism
mnmmia's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
3.0
read it for school, so that drastically impacts my rating. definitely really cute for younger kids, i wish i had read it then.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs
nick13's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Even with how this book is, it still shows a good coming of age story about a country boy, even if some of the saying and story as a whole has aged quite a bit.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, and Murder
silverrose187's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Racism, and Racial slurs