Reviews

Abundance by Jakob Guanzon

rebelqueen's review against another edition

3.0

This book is beautifully written. It was so stressful. I just kept saying “take your son to the doctor!” I get it, poverty prevents him from going to the ER, but his sweet kid was super sick. Resolution was ambiguous. So stressful.

rosa_leigh9001's review against another edition

1.0

Started sad, middle was sad, ending was sad. I’m not sure I learned anything along the way. Not my cup of tea.

elinhallis's review against another edition

dark sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

romcm's review against another edition

5.0

This will rip your heart out. Grapes of Wrath for the kids of today.

devin_reads_books's review against another edition

dark emotional sad slow-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? Yes

2.5

sleepmotif's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

juliana_aldous's review against another edition

4.0

Oh, boy, this was depressing.

momwrex's review against another edition

4.0

Gut wrenching, trauma filled read. Important to follow the "dollars and cents available" chapter headings to keep track of where Henry is in terms of past and present, how closely he is counting pennies.....
The writing is compelling - looking forward to Guanzon's future works.

benoddo's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

liamhaswings's review against another edition

challenging emotional medium-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

4.0