Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers

3 reviews

culpeppper's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This feels like it was actually written by a dog, and it was magical. Definitely made me tear up a few times :')

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hedyharper's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.0


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purplepenning's review

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

A charming, funny, animal's eye tale of friendship, community, identity, derring do, occasional deep thoughts, and a touch of exuberant chaos. There are squirrels involved. You have to have a touch of chaos when squirrels are involved. 

If we go through life assuming everything will be complicated, and then it is complicated, doesn't that make us better prepared? What I mean is, if we expect life to be complicated, and life is complicated, then life is simple.

It has a classic, timeless tone that's perfect for fans of Pax, the Endlings, The One and Only Ivan/ Bob / Ruby, and books by Kate DiCamillo.

Heroes go forth. To be alive is to go forth.

The audiobook, read by Ethan Hawke, is excellent. 

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