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Flipped, by Wendelin Van Draanen

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clnreads's review

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funny lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

julieanncordero's review

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4.0

Super cute book. I liked the alternating perspectives.

I loved it. I LOVED IT. The lessons and messages that are laid throughout this book are ones that you will never forget. I'm glad I read this book because I feel my perspectives have changed. I'll look at things in proper lighting

lavendermarch's review against another edition

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4.0

I've read this once before, during middle school, almost a decade ago. I (vaguely) remember liking it, as I am, and was, a sucker for romantic comedies.

My thoughts now? I liked it, but didn't love it. Juli is overall a good main character, as she's passionate, smart, and likable. I liked seeing her journey as she learned more about herself, her family, and about seeing past people's surfaces. It wasn't preachy or irritating, which was a relief.

Bryce was alright. I grew to like him more as the story went on. I especially enjoyed watching him grow to like Juli.

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It was interesting to see it juxtaposed with her starting to move past liking him (at least as he was at the beginning of the story). I did understand him thinking she was annoying, although I do think he could have been a bit nicer about several things, especially the eggs.

I also enjoyed watching Bryce get closer to his grandad.

My favorite side characters were Chet (Bryce's grandad) and Juli's parents. I also liked Bryce's mom, and felt bad for her. I would've liked more detail on the older siblings.

I liked the alternating viewpoints, as it was done very well, and it was interesting to see both sides. Suitable, cute cover as well.

There were a few points in the book

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(the tree getting cut down, the eggs getting thrown away, the joint dinner, the auction, meeting the uncle)

that really made me emotional.

I thought that the book was a really nice coming of age romantic comedy, and that it was interesting to see each of the main characters change and grow. I also liked how they learned more about their parents and families.

I didn't despise the ending, but it was a shock to turn the (ebook) page and realize that the book had ended. It was open-ended, but I didn't mind too much.

Anyway, I'd give the book 4 stars, as it was entertaining and there were several things I liked about it. I'd knock one off as the ending was a bit abrupt and Bryce took a while to win me over.

emilyanne3000's review

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3.0

3.5 Stars

This was such a cute read :) I wish we saw a bit more of Bryce redeeming himself though, as I still wasn't satisfied with his efforts at the end! (Yeah, maybe I am being hard on the poor kid.) I do know some people liked the unusual and impacting ending and, for the most part, I did too! I still really liked Bryce's character, and I especially liked the grandpa! I can't wait to see the movie.

jstamand's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Flipped is heart warming and heart wrenching at times. I have finished reading it for the fourth time, I love that we not only does the prospective change between both Juli and Bruce ; They are both likable characters and vividly experience what happens to them while seeing everything taking place throughout the story.