maddybrogren's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
valerief's review
3.0
Poignant post-9/11 aftermath story of a boy's search for information about his dead father.
noursie22's review
3.0
Ended up skimming through the bits about the grandparents, way too long and underwhelming for what it was
ekatorium's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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? Yes
5.0
If I could rate this book from 1 to 5, I definitely would rate it 7. For all my 20 years, nothing made me feel and think so much. I didn’t cry, but felt that place behind my chest is sore incredibly strong.
suzieq89's review
3.0
Just not sure what I think of this book. It was complicated and confusing and incredibly sad. I'll be thinking about it for a while.
rachieannie's review
emotional
funny
sad
medium-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
5.0
a multi-generational story of grief and the lasting effects of war, mostly through a lens of a 9 year old boy on a mission
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: War
Minor: Self harm
jgh514's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.0
luarentaylor's review
5.0
Forever favorite.
This book shaped who I am as a reader and writer. This book is so many things, as is Foer's magnificent writing. It's devastating, beautiful, powerful. And I'm an absolute sucker for multilayer storytelling.
This book shaped who I am as a reader and writer. This book is so many things, as is Foer's magnificent writing. It's devastating, beautiful, powerful. And I'm an absolute sucker for multilayer storytelling.
malachi_hammond's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25