browncharlotte18's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
aksnowraven's review
5.0
What a masterful view of grief and loss. I never expected to appreciate this subject or for the book to touch me as deeply as it did. I feel the need to build some space around it to let it all sink in, but also feel compelled to keep reading even more of Mr. Reynold’s work to see where it takes me.
sandraagee's review
4.0
I read something where someone compared Jason Reynolds to [a:Walter Dean Myers|13291|Walter Dean Myers|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1230178601p2/13291.jpg]. If this book is any indication, it's an incredibly apt comparison. Reynolds writes compelling characters and crafts a portrait of the grieving process that can be appreciated by just about anyone, but the way he paints his setting (seems to be a predominantly black urban neighborhood) is especially fantastic.
jocelyn_fowler's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
compass_rose's review
5.0
Thoroughly enjoyed this. So many lovable characters. An easy read with lots to chew on. Sad. but in a way that is healing, if that makes sense.
Read again Sept 2021 with my 13yo. She loved it! Now among her favorite books. We did it for a tween book club and it was a hit. Great discussions.
Read again Sept 2021 with my 13yo. She loved it! Now among her favorite books. We did it for a tween book club and it was a hit. Great discussions.
markatong's review against another edition
4.0
This is a really nicely written book that stirs your emotions
afro8921's review
4.0
Matt enters his senior missing part of his dynamic dream team namely his mother. He spent the summer watching her slowly pass away from cancer. Now it's up to Matt to navigate the rough waters of High School. Everyone except his best friend Chris treats him weird. While things at school are hard, at home they're not much better. Matt's father has started drinking too much and Matt's normal coping mechanism (i.e. cooking) has failed him. A chance meeting with the funeral director provides some much needed relief in the form of a job and a chance to explore grief and try to put the pieces of his world back together. Mr. Reynolds has penned a wonderful novel that covers the ways your world changes and remains the same when death suddenly takes those we love.
rosiethespy's review
5.0
Loved this one. I cried more than once, and as sad as some parts were, the hope and humor and feelings of love were much more affecting. Wonderful.
paperlove's review against another edition
Ich wollte wirklich, dass mir das Buch gefällt, aber es passiert einfach gefühlt gar nichts. Obwohl Matt einiges durchmachen musste, war mir sein Schicksal schlichtweg egal. Vor dem letzten Drittel habe ich es dann auch aufgegeben, dem Buch noch etwas abgewinnen zu können und habe es abgebrochen.