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bluefelix's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime and Racism
A Black man is killed for having a relationship with a white woman. It is not graphically described but is explicit.btlitell's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It's been so long since I've read this book. While I know it was in elementary school the last time I read this, I can't remember which grade I was in (probably 3rd or 4th grade, that sounds about right for this book). Rereading this brought up a lot of good feelings for the inner child, definitely recommend this for anyone who needs just that.
The friendship between Stanley and Zero will always make me happy. Also, them getting sick from Sploosh, knowing now as an adult that that's botulism from the bad canned food, made my stomach flop though not as bad as theirs did. Unless you're in a similar situation as Stanley and Zero where it's literally life and death, don't eat canned food if you can't verify the age or quality of the seal. <i>shuddering</i>
The friendship between Stanley and Zero will always make me happy. Also, them getting sick from Sploosh, knowing now as an adult that that's botulism from the bad canned food, made my stomach flop though not as bad as theirs did. Unless you're in a similar situation as Stanley and Zero where it's literally life and death, don't eat canned food if you can't verify the age or quality of the seal. <i>shuddering</i>
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
There's brief mention of racism from 100 years before the time of the story where a white woman and black man kiss consentually, and the town sees this as evil and takes "the law" into their own hands.pinkmalady's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Racism, and Murder
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Vomit
tina94's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Racism, Violence, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Bullying
bluz19's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I love going back and reading the books of movies I loved as a kid. I think the nostalgia alone would carry me through this book and that the movie was actually a great depiction of this book. The book was easy to follow along with, it kept me interested and entranced from start to finish. Technically this is a kid book but the stories that are told in this book could be for any reader. It is written pretty elementary in its writing style but nevertheless the story is good. Although the main focus was on the character of Stanley, his ancestors, and the history of the lake, the story felt well thought out. I do wish that it was longer and delved deeper into each character and their backstories because that was one of the best parts.
I think if you want to read a book and feel compelled, this may not be the book you’re looking for. HOWEVER if you’re looking for something a bit more light hearted that still has a curse, some interesting characters, and a thought of how our past can influence our future, then this may be a perfect book for you! You won’t get deep with the characters, you won’t discover this big mystery, you probably won’t even get emotionally attached to them, BUT there will be moments of joy and laughter, banter and anger. This book is a nice little ride and I think a good cleanser book for any reader.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
skyeshark1's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Gun violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Racial slurs and Racism
mayjulyn's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Child abuse
Minor: Racism
caitlaird's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
Fun and entertaining. The use of the backstories to round out the plot and make sense of certain things in the present was very interesting and well done.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Fatphobia, Racism, Violence, and Vomit
Minor: Sexual harassment
tays_books's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Fatphobia, and Racism
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Violence, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Animal death, Slavery, Vomit, and Abandonment
clodaenn's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism