latelykelsey's review against another edition
5.0
Y'ALLLLLLLLL. THIS BOOK. I probably could have finished this in a day. It's less than 200 pages, but I needed to savor it. We already know Jason Reynolds is a master storyteller, but this was so freaking amazing. He can literally do everything. The kids in this book were amazing and represented so many issues kids face today, and Jason Reynolds did it so beautifully. I normally have a problem with middle school books, some authors can talk down to kids and Jason does the complete opposite. It's such a beautiful story weaved, only the way Jason Reynolds can.
smalefowles's review against another edition
4.0
These stories are easy to read, but deal with intense topics. There's also a good bit of style here making the stories more interesting than the lexile level might indicate.
storymi's review
3.0
7/10. Liked it.
Gewoon een leuk jeugdboek over een groep jonge tieners die van school naar huis lopen op dezelfde dag. Je volgt telkens iemand anders en de verhalen overlappen elkaar. Het boek is ingedeeld als D-boek (15+, young adult), ik vond het zelf meer voelen als een C boek (de tieners voelen voor mij jonger dan 15, meer richting brugklas/tweede klas).
Het was mijn eerste Jason Reynolds, dus ik verwachtte free-verse-style, maar het verhaal is in de traditionele stijl geschreven (met soms kleine stukjes free verse). Het deed me qua stijl een beetje denken aan Fredrik Backman, maar dan voor tieners. Ik denk dat het boek van mij een nog hogere rating had gekregen als de verhalen op het einde nog net wat meer samen waren gekomen, maar buiten dat: goed boek en.. ook belangrijk: het vertegenwoordigt op een positieve manier een groep jongeren die in traditionele kinderboeken minder voorkwamen (gelukkig worden kinder- en jeugdboeken steeds inclusiever!)
Gewoon een leuk jeugdboek over een groep jonge tieners die van school naar huis lopen op dezelfde dag. Je volgt telkens iemand anders en de verhalen overlappen elkaar. Het boek is ingedeeld als D-boek (15+, young adult), ik vond het zelf meer voelen als een C boek (de tieners voelen voor mij jonger dan 15, meer richting brugklas/tweede klas).
Het was mijn eerste Jason Reynolds, dus ik verwachtte free-verse-style, maar het verhaal is in de traditionele stijl geschreven (met soms kleine stukjes free verse). Het deed me qua stijl een beetje denken aan Fredrik Backman, maar dan voor tieners. Ik denk dat het boek van mij een nog hogere rating had gekregen als de verhalen op het einde nog net wat meer samen waren gekomen, maar buiten dat: goed boek en.. ook belangrijk: het vertegenwoordigt op een positieve manier een groep jongeren die in traditionele kinderboeken minder voorkwamen (gelukkig worden kinder- en jeugdboeken steeds inclusiever!)
pickekat's review against another edition
4.0
This was a funny, upbeat book about different kids and what they did after school. I loved how the stories combined, though I was a little confused about the last story. I would recommend this to anyone who is look for a short read but wants to feel the feels. This book made me laugh and even she’d a few tears. Hats of to Jason Reynolds!
leasummer's review against another edition
3.0
Please seek diverse reviews.
3.5 stars - Not sure if this is middle grade or young adult. Some of the subjects seem a bit intense for younger readers, but maybe that’s the point. I love that they’re all connected. I was wanting more from some of the stories while others were just the right length. Entertaining.
3.5 stars - Not sure if this is middle grade or young adult. Some of the subjects seem a bit intense for younger readers, but maybe that’s the point. I love that they’re all connected. I was wanting more from some of the stories while others were just the right length. Entertaining.
katreadsalot's review against another edition
4.0
This book was wonderful. This is my first Jason Reynolds book but absolutely will not be my last. the stories in this book were fun, sweet and a little bit sad. My favorite was the one about the Low Cuts. What I loved most was that every page of this book asked the reader to look more deeply, to appreciate more fully what is in front of them.
thefeministthumb's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
kbeutler's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This book is about many different things that are hard to describe because every chapter is about a different kid. The book is mainly about the bad kids called the low cuts. My favorite part of the book was when the low cuts went to the ''candy store''. This book made me laugh when I read the dog scene.I found it difficult to like the characters because I did not have time to get to know them because every chapter had a different character.I gave this a 3 because of the changing of characters was really confusing and sometimes annoying if you liked the character.
crystal_reading's review against another edition
5.0
Review copy: Digital ARC via Netgalley
Jason Reynolds has crafted a connected series of short stories. Some cross over and others are moving parallel to each other. As usual, Jason has introduced readers to some amazing young people. They have things to say and I loved listening to them. They had distinct voices that made me want to be in their school. As always, Reynolds has a way of reminding me as an adult to be aware of what I do or do not say and what I do or do not do with the children I work with and my own children too.
I would definitely recommend this one to anyone. It would be an especially good read aloud. Highly recommended.
Jason Reynolds has crafted a connected series of short stories. Some cross over and others are moving parallel to each other. As usual, Jason has introduced readers to some amazing young people. They have things to say and I loved listening to them. They had distinct voices that made me want to be in their school. As always, Reynolds has a way of reminding me as an adult to be aware of what I do or do not say and what I do or do not do with the children I work with and my own children too.
I would definitely recommend this one to anyone. It would be an especially good read aloud. Highly recommended.