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shirarweiss's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
4.5
This was so beautiful. I am so glad this book exists. The rating unfortunately lost a half star for the fatphobia. This is the middle grade trans representation I have always needed. It resolved a little too quickly, but I get it for a middle grade novel. I want a movie adaptation! It is such a beautiful, child friendly exploration of gender, grief, and friendship.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
belladonnawitch's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
lelog's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-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
4.25
timeea_77's review against another edition
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
grapejuiceaub's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
This book has a great message. I recommend children reading this book. It’s really amazing how at the end, everyone supported him. I love how Dennis’ dad had a character development, kind of reminds me of Burt from Glee. . I love how this book tells that you can be anything you want to be and that is true. No one in this world can stop to u for being who you are. They might hold you back but you have the power to escape their judgement.
bookswithcesco's review against another edition
4.0
I read this knowing it was a children’s book. It was a quick read, and I picked it up after seeing it at the bookstore and had to sate my curiosity with it.
I was pleasantly surprised by how well the subject matter was handled. Considering this book was published in 2008, I can appreciate how it brings up gender neutrality with clothing. It really all came down to “who cares what we wear” and “people can wear whatever they want”
Despite the blatant hetero-washing of the characters, and queer potential of the story. I feel like it’s exactly what was needed for the time period it was published.
Would recommend for anyone at any age! It’s cute and real.
I was pleasantly surprised by how well the subject matter was handled. Considering this book was published in 2008, I can appreciate how it brings up gender neutrality with clothing. It really all came down to “who cares what we wear” and “people can wear whatever they want”
Despite the blatant hetero-washing of the characters, and queer potential of the story. I feel like it’s exactly what was needed for the time period it was published.
Would recommend for anyone at any age! It’s cute and real.
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
(Read this book in Dutch, just in case of names that were changed.)
I must say I honestly finally found a book that I loved from this author. You can clearly see this is a first book, it misses the annoying exaggeration, weird word use and other things. In fact it was quite a normal book, and I really enjoyed it.
I just wish he would have kept this style of writing instead of what he does now.
Lol at the no-cursing in a children's book part. I am sorry, not allowed? I see it happen so often and I would rather have someone curse then see this %$**@%% at times.
I really liked the ending part where everyone dressed up in dresses. And that added image, I was just laughing so hard.
And while the dad was mostly a prick throughout the book (though I could see he did his best to care for his kids (he just didn't know how to it seemed)), something happened near the end I started to love the dad.
And we also have a bad guy, namely Mr. Hawtrey. Gosh I really disliked that guy. I don't see in why he would work at a school, he clearly hates kids a whole lot.
All in all I would recommend this book, this was really fun and I enjoyed it a lot.
Oh and still a big plus to the wonderful illustrations. I really like those. Quentin Blake is wonderful!
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I must say I honestly finally found a book that I loved from this author. You can clearly see this is a first book, it misses the annoying exaggeration, weird word use and other things. In fact it was quite a normal book, and I really enjoyed it.
I just wish he would have kept this style of writing instead of what he does now.
Lol at the no-cursing in a children's book part. I am sorry, not allowed? I see it happen so often and I would rather have someone curse then see this %$**@%% at times.
I really liked the ending part where everyone dressed up in dresses. And that added image, I was just laughing so hard.
And while the dad was mostly a prick throughout the book (though I could see he did his best to care for his kids (he just didn't know how to it seemed)), something happened near the end I started to love the dad.
And we also have a bad guy, namely Mr. Hawtrey. Gosh I really disliked that guy. I don't see in why he would work at a school, he clearly hates kids a whole lot.
All in all I would recommend this book, this was really fun and I enjoyed it a lot.
Oh and still a big plus to the wonderful illustrations. I really like those. Quentin Blake is wonderful!
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
_matthewdon_'s review against another edition
4.0
Follow your dreams; that's the moral of the story. No matter what... David Walliams' funny and thought-provoking début novel is filled with heart and the characters are three-dimensional. Though the clue is in the title, I'm still reeling from the surprise that Dennis cross-dresses, Walliams daring to go so far in a children's book to campaign against the obvious cruelty and abuse a cross-dresser receives, and a twelve year old boy at that. Walliams' writing is like a ten-year old Roald Dahl novel, needs a bit of tweaking in the writing department, but great nonetheless. His writing improves as his novels become more and more successful. Never abuse the transvestite community.
benjimoon's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This book is very funny.