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snipinfool's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this story. Auggie was wonderful. He had a matter-of-fact attitude about himself and abilities. People underestimated his intelligence because of how he looked and he enjoyed proving them wrong. I liked how Auggie’s parents and sister were written. The love and concern they felt for him showed in their words and actions. As one would guess, his year was full of ups and downs. He made friends and gained enemies. These are things that normally happen in school, but it was heartbreaking when he was hurt by others’ actions. It is hard being the new kid at school. I was the new kid several times growing up. We moved to four different cities by the time I graduated from high school. The fifth grade was a new kid year for me. Sometimes, it was not as easy to make new friends when those around you had known each other for years and weren’t looking to add to their friend group. I could relate to some of what Auggie went through being new to the school. The ending was special and uplifting. It was a lesson in learning to trust that you are good enough.
Moderate: Bullying and Body shaming
julessssss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
even with that growth, I did not love (or even like) all of the characters (which is a good thing, and also part of why I struggle to like books like this). not all real children (or people) are "likeable", and they don't need to be.
I only mildly enjoyed reading this, but (as evidenced by my praise above) would recommend.
Graphic: Bullying, Animal death, and Body shaming
erins_bookrecs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Bullying and Ableism
elizabethtrue's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Bullying, Animal death, and Medical content
briana513's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Bullying
vibingjaren's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, and Bullying
Moderate: Animal death and Classism
Minor: Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
nilsnoether73's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Bullying
bookswithlauren's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Animal death, Gaslighting, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Body shaming, Bullying, Hate crime, Medical content, and Toxic friendship
rachelfayreads's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Medical content and Bullying
suzyvee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Ableism and Bullying
Moderate: Animal death, Grief, and Medical trauma