isxelle's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
there was nothing i really liked about this book. i felt like it really dragged on at some parts and the only reason it didnt take me 2 months to finish it was because i was pulled across the finish line with the audiobook.
not a horrible book but nothing remarkable about it in my eyes
not a horrible book but nothing remarkable about it in my eyes
sandyfrancesca's review against another edition
5.0
6+ Stars.
I screamed. I screamed with Joy and elation and something else i can't quite identify when i finished this book. This book is so good. Its just so good, its tangible and vivid, the story telling is unique, this is my first JG book. I really don't know what took me so long to pick it up, where have i been? Arrrgh! This book was A-MA-ZING!
I almost want to keep following Mark his whole life, the kid is gong to be a hell of a man, and at the same time the book is just perfect the way it is on its own.
Unbelievably good.
I screamed. I screamed with Joy and elation and something else i can't quite identify when i finished this book. This book is so good. Its just so good, its tangible and vivid, the story telling is unique, this is my first JG book. I really don't know what took me so long to pick it up, where have i been? Arrrgh! This book was A-MA-ZING!
I almost want to keep following Mark his whole life, the kid is gong to be a hell of a man, and at the same time the book is just perfect the way it is on its own.
Unbelievably good.
laurawurz's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
megsbookquery's review against another edition
5.0
Grisham does it again! Fabulous characters and well-played plot. You can't get much better than this! Few suggestive comments and quite a bit of language, but such a good read. Make sure you have plenty of free time when you pick this one up!
jml4231's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.0
byrdy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Super fast-paced. Could have done with better character development of main character. Interesting story nonetheless.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse
mitsumizushima's review against another edition
3.0
Calificación 3.5 Es un libro interesante sobre un niño que sabía más de lo que debería, y que por ello tenía a la policía tras el para que abra la boca y a la mafia tras el para cerrarcela. Mark es un niño muy inteligente de buen corazón que ha visto muchas películas. Reggie, la abogada, es una mujer fuerte y correcta, y hace todo lo que puede por Mark. Es interesante ver las formas en las que la policía intenta hacerles hablar, además que es muy cruda la forma en la que los mafiosos quieren "resolver el problema" a pesar que se trata de un niño. Le di 3.5 estrellas porque es un libro que me costó terminar, al comprarlo me llamó mucho la atención pero ya luego de pasada la emoción inicial no note tan atrapante el libro hasta el último tercio, además me aburrió un poco las partes en las que hablaban de los policías y sus planes para hacerlo hablar. Sentí que el final estaba muy abierto para mi gusto, me hubiera gustado saber que pasa con la vida de los personajes, en especial en la de Reggie ya que luego de todo lo que pasa en el libro me quedé preocupada por ella.
cardenasjamiee's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
the_impossible_girl's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5