smol_turtle's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
3.75
hmorgz11's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
booksletusescape's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.0
natsbookshelves's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
This book is heartbreakingly beautiful- in a good way. I can’t count the amount of emotions I went through when reading this book.
What the World Doesn’t See really shows another perspective to life and the world, you feel the characters pain and determination, you cry with them.
The book follows Maudie and Jake whose lives have been completely flipped upside down when their mum just disappears one day, not being able to deal with her grief. Jake gets put into care by their aunt but Maudie is determined to find her mum, and decided to take Jake - no matter the cost.
This book is an emotional rollercoaster, so definitely have some tissues on hand throughout the book, not just at the end.
Having worked with young people with learning disabilities before I think made this book hit wven harder, it made me think of all the good memories I had when working there and how much I do miss the young people there. I am glad that Jake and Maudie’s story ends well, but know it is not always the case.
Mel Darbon really used her own real life experiences with her brother to soread awareness about severe learning disabilities in What the World Doesn’t See, and I think that really adds a personal layer to this book.
Overall, I am giving What the World Doesn’t See 5 stars and will most definitely be checking out Darbon’s other work. I lived reading Jake and Maudie’s story and it really felt like I was there with them. Grief can be such a tough thing to overcome, and living with someone who has a severe learning disability can be very challenging, but you also learn a lot from them. If you feel overwhelmed do not feel afraid to reach out for help, because the world doesn’t always see what is going on.
What the World Doesn’t See really shows another perspective to life and the world, you feel the characters pain and determination, you cry with them.
The book follows Maudie and Jake whose lives have been completely flipped upside down when their mum just disappears one day, not being able to deal with her grief. Jake gets put into care by their aunt but Maudie is determined to find her mum, and decided to take Jake - no matter the cost.
This book is an emotional rollercoaster, so definitely have some tissues on hand throughout the book, not just at the end.
Having worked with young people with learning disabilities before I think made this book hit wven harder, it made me think of all the good memories I had when working there and how much I do miss the young people there. I am glad that Jake and Maudie’s story ends well, but know it is not always the case.
Mel Darbon really used her own real life experiences with her brother to soread awareness about severe learning disabilities in What the World Doesn’t See, and I think that really adds a personal layer to this book.
Overall, I am giving What the World Doesn’t See 5 stars and will most definitely be checking out Darbon’s other work. I lived reading Jake and Maudie’s story and it really felt like I was there with them. Grief can be such a tough thing to overcome, and living with someone who has a severe learning disability can be very challenging, but you also learn a lot from them. If you feel overwhelmed do not feel afraid to reach out for help, because the world doesn’t always see what is going on.
yourschloex's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.0
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