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mb101's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. Just wow. Very provocative and lovely. The only thing keeping this from a five star is the fact that there isn't really a defined setting or year. I know it's to give it a timeless quality but still. Anyway, the ending caused a lot of introspection and reflection.
maryam162424's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so beautiful and it literally broke my heart. I couldn't help but cry again and again at the end. Pax's journey throughout this book made me so sad and made me think about the lives of other kids who might be suffering in the same boat. Same with little Kai. Oh please read!! It is honestly amazing.
evaosterlee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
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? No
1.75
dickgraysonsbf's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Child abuse, and Torture
puddingtaco's review against another edition
3.0
The orphans in Pink House don't have much except each other and Bell, the proprietor. When a baby is thrust upon the already overwhelmed orphanage, young Pax decides to take care of it. Kai grows into an intelligent little boy, though his very presence threatens the orphanage. They had been ordered not to take in any more children. What happens when tragedy strikes and Kai and Pax are off on their own in this near-future distopian world? Actually, I am not sure it is futuristic. The setting is a bit vague. The book was okay up until the very end when it went nowhere. Apparently the book was an anti-torture thing. Now, far be it from me to question why a book for children would need an anti-torture message. Kids are usually all about goodness and the like. The message ultimately kills the story. It stalls the ending and leads all the nice build up to nothing. You've just spent all that time with these characters and... just to let you know, torture is bad, okay? Eh. The build-up was nice, though!
megankeli's review against another edition
5.0
Inspiring, emotional imcryingsohardicantbreathe- truly an amazing read.
maryam162424's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so beautiful and it literally broke my heart. I couldn't help but cry again and again at the end. Pax's journey throughout this book made me so sad and made me think about the lives of other kids who might be suffering in the same boat. Same with little Kai. Oh please read!! It is honestly amazing.
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