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tannina's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
depressedstrawberry's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? No
3.75
alongreader's review against another edition
5.0
What a fabulous, heartwarming, adventurous book. An ode to the power of words and writing and to the importance of free thinking and not being swept away by a charismatic speaker.
The Book starts in the middle, hops back to the start and runs for a while, then splits into two timelines. I was never confused about what was going on or who anyone was, and that's a feat for me - I often run characters together or forget who's who, but that never happened during this read. I was enthralled, reading as quickly as I possibly could to find out what would happen.
My proof had only some of the illustrations, but I've seen the finished copies and they're amazing (and watch out if you have an independant bookstore near you, as some of them will have an amazing extra special offer soon!) The decorations around the poems are amazing, and I love the full page illustrations scattered through the story.
I can't wait to read more in this amazing series. I'm sure it'll be just as good. (And hopefully make me cry less.)
The Book starts in the middle, hops back to the start and runs for a while, then splits into two timelines. I was never confused about what was going on or who anyone was, and that's a feat for me - I often run characters together or forget who's who, but that never happened during this read. I was enthralled, reading as quickly as I possibly could to find out what would happen.
My proof had only some of the illustrations, but I've seen the finished copies and they're amazing (and watch out if you have an independant bookstore near you, as some of them will have an amazing extra special offer soon!) The decorations around the poems are amazing, and I love the full page illustrations scattered through the story.
I can't wait to read more in this amazing series. I'm sure it'll be just as good. (And hopefully make me cry less.)
starp0tt3r's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
kelseyreadingstuff's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
beatriz_thegirlonthecliff's review against another edition
4.0
So… I borrowed this book from my little sister(10) and I never thought I would love it this much
This is not just a children’s book this is a book with such a powerful and meaningful story that can touch such serious matters in the most beautiful way
Rachel and Robert will forever live in my heart
This is not just a children’s book this is a book with such a powerful and meaningful story that can touch such serious matters in the most beautiful way
Rachel and Robert will forever live in my heart
burgundyalexis's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a fantastic story! I read it aloud to my kids at bedtime and we all loved it. It has a sort of Lemony Snicket feel to it. An epic adventure with lots of twists and turns! I think this book would make a fantastic movie too!
spinlock's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5