marjorielight's review against another edition
5.0
SEE YOU AT HARRY'S is a book with so much heart. With this one, I knew Jo must have had family experience with a diner because it is so realistically told. Her characters are well-developed and complex. Each time Jo Knowles comes out with a new novel, I am excited because I know my students and I are going to love it. Joy, tears, and surprises await you!
crizzle's review against another edition
2.0
I put this on my to-read shelf when it came out in 2012 and a friend on goodreads said she cried buckets; ten years later I got around to it. Pick this if you enjoy reading the whining arguments of an entitled group of bratty, spoiled siblings, clueless parents who are dumb as rocks (of course), and a death that is so emotionally manipulative that I wasn’t crying but a tad disgusted.
1.5 stars but I did round up because of parts from the last fourth of the book. The whole dance scene, the students forming a protective circle around the only two openly gay boys who danced together. The dad who worried about his gay son, “he’s still young, how can he decide, how does he know?” and his daughter’s reply that, “It’s who he is now. Can’t he be who he wants to be now?” Wonderful reminder worthy of a star promotion.
P.S. I do agree with the dad that 17 is way too old for 14. That means there’s something wrong with the 17 year old.
1.5 stars but I did round up because of parts from the last fourth of the book. The whole dance scene, the students forming a protective circle around the only two openly gay boys who danced together. The dad who worried about his gay son, “he’s still young, how can he decide, how does he know?” and his daughter’s reply that, “It’s who he is now. Can’t he be who he wants to be now?” Wonderful reminder worthy of a star promotion.
P.S. I do agree with the dad that 17 is way too old for 14. That means there’s something wrong with the 17 year old.
drpschmidt's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this story!!! It will make you laugh and cry; your heart will break just a crack for the quirky family created by Jo Knowles.
That being said, I will warn you not to read this in public - you will need a bit of privacy to let the emotional story take over.
That being said, I will warn you not to read this in public - you will need a bit of privacy to let the emotional story take over.
bethreadsandnaps's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful book with great characters. My only complaint is that Holden and Fern seemed 2-3 years older than they were.
rcaivano's review against another edition
A sad book about a family who experiences a tragedy, and how they each react. Teenage girl feels she's invisible and no one cares for her.
abigailbat's review against another edition
4.0
A touching story of family, especially the relationships between siblings. Author Jo Knowles is not afraid to delve into Big Life Things while keeping the book middle-grade appropriate. Put this one on your Newbery radars, people.
malloryqs's review against another edition
emotional
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Forever in love with this book and how it made me bawl my eyes out
jprisk724's review against another edition
5.0
Such a wonderful, beautiful story. I fell in love with this family. The intensity of their feelings is so strong and you can identify with each of the characters; nothing feels forced or made up. I read it without knowing anything about it, and it is now one of my favorites.
hanaaameera99's review against another edition
5.0
It was amazing!!!Made me cry. Everytime I think"Now I'm gonna stop crying", after reading a few more lines, I start all over again