jarichan's review against another edition
4.0
Dieses Buch war sozusagen ein Zufall für eine Challenge, ausgewählt durch Random.org von einer grossen Liste. Und wieder war ich von einem Jugendroman überrascht.
Schon von der ersten Zeile an zog Reynolds mich in Ghosts Welt und seine Erlebnisse hinein. Ghost steht stellvertretend für viele Jugendliche, denen es ähnlich ergeht und ähnliche Probleme durchlaufen müssen. Reynolds nimmt uns direkt mit hinein in Ghosts Erfahrungswelt, wir bekommen mit, was ihn antreibt, was er denkt und fühlt. Und so bekommen erwachsene Leser vielleicht auch vermittelt, was in Jugendlichen vorgeht, wenn sie deren Verhalten nicht mehr verstehen. Junge Leser bekommen einen Gleichgesinnten zur Seite gestellt, der trotz allen Mühen und Nöten etwas findet, wofür es sich zu leben und zu kämpfen lohnt.
Mag auch der Profisport in Verruf geraten sein, so ist Sport doch oftmals noch immer ein Ausweg aus dem Kreislauf der Armut, der schon vielen Kindern und Jugendlichen geholfen hat.
Der Autor beschreibt das Training, das Ghost durchläuft, und zeigt so, dass man für manche Dinge arbeiten muss. Dass es gut tun kann, sich für etwas anzustrengen. Sich Ziele zu setzen. Den Weg zu gehen, auch wenn einem das Leben Steine in den Weg wirft.
Ein Buch, das Mut macht.
Schon von der ersten Zeile an zog Reynolds mich in Ghosts Welt und seine Erlebnisse hinein. Ghost steht stellvertretend für viele Jugendliche, denen es ähnlich ergeht und ähnliche Probleme durchlaufen müssen. Reynolds nimmt uns direkt mit hinein in Ghosts Erfahrungswelt, wir bekommen mit, was ihn antreibt, was er denkt und fühlt. Und so bekommen erwachsene Leser vielleicht auch vermittelt, was in Jugendlichen vorgeht, wenn sie deren Verhalten nicht mehr verstehen. Junge Leser bekommen einen Gleichgesinnten zur Seite gestellt, der trotz allen Mühen und Nöten etwas findet, wofür es sich zu leben und zu kämpfen lohnt.
Mag auch der Profisport in Verruf geraten sein, so ist Sport doch oftmals noch immer ein Ausweg aus dem Kreislauf der Armut, der schon vielen Kindern und Jugendlichen geholfen hat.
Der Autor beschreibt das Training, das Ghost durchläuft, und zeigt so, dass man für manche Dinge arbeiten muss. Dass es gut tun kann, sich für etwas anzustrengen. Sich Ziele zu setzen. Den Weg zu gehen, auch wenn einem das Leben Steine in den Weg wirft.
Ein Buch, das Mut macht.
who_is_using_all_30_characters's review against another edition
4.25
ok this book does a really good job of a) having good, realistic, likeable, complex characters and b) showing that character development isn't going from bad to good or good to perfect, but rather that mistakes are made and consequences dealt with and development actually has to develop. it shows something that's generally considered Bad being a very understandable, rational move for a character to do, connecting character and motive to consequence, which is especially cool given that it humanizes a black "criminal" teenage boy. also, the fact that ghost's father being absent is a thing, and is a big thing, but isn't THE thing is cool, because it once again takes a really shallow anti-black idea and exposes the depth and nuance that surrounds the situation instead of either pretending that single black motherhood/incarcerated black men and fathers aren't disproportionately prominent in the world or just playing into a stereotype. also, the way that aave is used for the dialogue AND narration is very cool, especially since some ppl consider it "improper" english and this is a published book. the reason for it being a 4.25 is that the plot is a little too simplistic imo, but good for elementary school readers i'd think
peachani's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Bullying
Moderate: Classism and Domestic abuse
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Death of parent
thenymphsvoice's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
Phenomenal.
abjouett90's review against another edition
5.0
Hilarious!! I definitely was chuckling throughout this book. The storyline was overall good and even got a little deep towards the end. Looking forward to the next book in the series
dlberglund's review against another edition
4.0
Great middle school novel about a lot of things: handling your temper, finding common ground, being scared, supportive family... And being on a track team.
sandraagee's review against another edition
5.0
LOVE. Ghost is a really well-drawn character, with so much complexity and dimension. He makes lots of mistakes, but you can always see WHY he makes these mistakes, and he's still a likable character that readers will root for. I've generally come to expect this from Jason Reynolds, but it's still so impressive and refreshing every time I read one of his books.
Listened to this on audio. The narrator was amazing. So much excitement and expression in his voice. Even though the narrator is clearly an adult, the way he reads really gives the story a kid's voice.
Listened to this on audio. The narrator was amazing. So much excitement and expression in his voice. Even though the narrator is clearly an adult, the way he reads really gives the story a kid's voice.
pamiverson's review against another edition
4.0
Entertaining story of a middle school student who stumbles onto a track team and learns about himself and life in the process. That everyone has difficult episodes in their past, but we can't be governed by them. People will stick up for you, even when you don't think they will. Good messages for someone his age.
heyalisa's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? No
5.0
heyalisa's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5