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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo

3 reviews

hdnadya's review against another edition

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adventurous dark sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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briarborealisart's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I first read this book when I was young, which makes sense, because it's a children's book, and it had a profound effect on me. I reread it as an adult and cried slightly less than I cried as a child. It's phenomenally written, and I don't think it's just nostalgia that makes me say it was just as impactful as an adult as it was when I was a child.

The journey Edward Tulane went on is one most of us go through: self discovery, loss, love, grief. It's an excellent way to introduce the wonders and the troubles of human connection to young people. I highly recommend everyone read this book at some point.

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dumplinghime's review against another edition

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hopeful reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

“Open your heart,” she said gently. “Someone will come. Someone will come for you. But first you must open your heart.” [203]

another beautifully and heart fluttering story. a timeless piece that remind you of all of the heartache that comes with growing old. To not close your heart because the pain is inevitable, so love love love as much as you possible can. For as the time passes it will feel as though time has speed through for a brief moment. <3

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