bethreadsalot's review
3.0
I love the character Michael Bennett and all of his family, this is the only reason to read this book. They used to be good, not anymore. I skimmed a lot of it and there isn't much of a book. This is the only series or any book I read anymore from James Patterson. This one maybe my last.
bibliotequeish's review against another edition
4.0
A young girl befriends a new neighbor, a young boy still coming to terms with the violent death of his father during the Vietnam war.
The young boy has become obsessed with the details of his fathers death and insists on re-enacting the fight over and over again.
His widowed mother watching from inside is dealing with the loss of her husband as well as her sons grief.
The young boy has become obsessed with the details of his fathers death and insists on re-enacting the fight over and over again.
His widowed mother watching from inside is dealing with the loss of her husband as well as her sons grief.
mocarls's review against another edition
sad
tense
fast-paced
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ayeesha97's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mrobison576's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Brutal. It sucks to be a kid.
quinn24's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent
mel_books's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first story by Donna Tartt. The Ambush is a very good short story about children in the time of Vietnam war. Tim's father died in this war. He and his mother move to his grandmother's house in Evie's town. And now Evie is in their garden every day playing with Tim. I don't want to give away too much of the content because it can quickly contain spoilers.
This short story convinced me to read some more of Donna Tartt's work.
If you would like to read it, you can read it here for free: The Ambush.
This short story convinced me to read some more of Donna Tartt's work.
If you would like to read it, you can read it here for free: The Ambush.
macbethgonzalez's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5