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_nem_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Rep: Disabled kid main character
I felt I could really connect to the characters particularly because it was an audiobook. I enjoyed the multiple POV and going over the same situation again with a different person. The ending was fairly predictable but also satisfying. Generally a feel good book but I did also cry at one point.
I felt I could really connect to the characters particularly because it was an audiobook. I enjoyed the multiple POV and going over the same situation again with a different person. The ending was fairly predictable but also satisfying. Generally a feel good book but I did also cry at one point.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Bullying
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Emotional abuse and Panic attacks/disorders
hayleythegoose's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Bullying
Moderate: Animal death and Medical content
Minor: Cancer
hilarylouise's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, and Chronic illness
Moderate: Ableism and Animal death
Minor: Suicide and Medical content
garynoplastie's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming and Bullying
Moderate: Animal death, Medical content, Grief, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Cultural appropriation
corinniebee's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Suicide
kathomas's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Body shaming, and Bullying
capyval's review against another edition
3.5
Auggie is a 10-year-old that was born with a very peculiar face and with health issues. He was homeschooled because of those reasons, but now his mum propose to him to attend a middle school. The decision is not easy, and when Auggie starts school of course he feels quite rejected and discriminated, but he also finds some friends and joy, and manages to overcome many of his fears and sorrows.
This book is narrated by different young characters, which includes Auggie and people that know him. I particularly enjoyed the part narrated by Auggie's sister Olivia, and the one by a girl called Summer. Those two parts offer voices that felt quite genuine and realistic, about how people change during pre-teen and teen years. It was quite sweet.
But, some other parts of this book actually bored me a bit, and one part was written without any capitalisation nor quotation marks for dialogues, making it less enjoyable (although the character narrating this was interesting.)
Trigger Warning: a dog dies in this book (and it was quite unnecessary).
This book is narrated by different young characters, which includes Auggie and people that know him. I particularly enjoyed the part narrated by Auggie's sister Olivia, and the one by a girl called Summer. Those two parts offer voices that felt quite genuine and realistic, about how people change during pre-teen and teen years. It was quite sweet.
But, some other parts of this book actually bored me a bit, and one part was written without any capitalisation nor quotation marks for dialogues, making it less enjoyable (although the character narrating this was interesting.)
Trigger Warning: a dog dies in this book (and it was quite unnecessary).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
classicpseudonym's review against another edition
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? Yes
5.0
okay, so this might be my third or fourth time reading this, but i haven't read it in a few years and decided to reread it again. and im very glad i did. i noticed a lot that i didn't notice a few years ago, such as the writing style helping develop who each character was (ex. auggie's writing was written like a fifth grader would write, but also had interesting insights on the world because of all that he had to deal with growing up). i also loved the way middle school was depicted, because it's very accurate. news spreads fast, students can talk behind each other's backs, but they still have kind hearts (and may need to be reminded that kindness is still important). the book being not just from august's perspective is also very eye-opening. i especially loved olivia's perspective, and was able to connect with how she was accustomed to being independent. i also liked justin's perspective, and think that he's a character that can be more deeply explored. overall, i couldn't find anything to nitpick about in regards to this book. i highly recommend that younger kids read this, because the lessons and values taught are crucial and should be reinforced. thank you rj palacio, you've touched the world with this book :))
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Medical content
Moderate: Animal death
yashvi_dhaddha's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
It is possible to teach empathy to a child through this book, it is so powerful.
That said, I've read it at a slightly later age in life. It would've struck nearer had I read it in middle school because even if I've never been bullied, I could still relate to that being-left-out-but-trying-to-get-into-the-cool-group feeling. Just the best depiction of school life. Such a heart-nestling storyyy!!
That said, I've read it at a slightly later age in life. It would've struck nearer had I read it in middle school because even if I've never been bullied, I could still relate to that being-left-out-but-trying-to-get-into-the-cool-group feeling. Just the best depiction of school life. Such a heart-nestling storyyy!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming and Bullying
Moderate: Eating disorder
Minor: Animal death
midnightverde's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book is a true wonder, pun intended. I loved the multiple points of view and the uniqueness of each character. The experiences of Auggie were realistic and written perfectly for a middle grades audience as there was always a little lightness along with the darkness. Books that highlight the human experience are some of my favorites because I know they help develop understanding, empathy, and compassion. I’m looking forward to reading this with my children when they are around 5th grade.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Hate crime, Suicide, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Death, and Vomit