Reviews

Millions, by Frank Cottrell Boyce

numipig30's review against another edition

hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

deborahrosegreen's review against another edition

emotional funny informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

Beautiful, funny, moving story. I loved the portrayal of the father. Single fathers are so rarely portrayed, especially as so loving and caring. I enjoyed the fact the narrator is the younger son rather than the older one and that he has a unique interest. It was educational, memorable and really cleverly told.

ravenclaw0403's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

I think this book has many good morals but personally, i didn't love it.

somewheregirl7's review against another edition

3.0

Damien is obsessed with saints. He has them all memorized and even has visions of them. One day, while contemplating the saints, a sack of money falls out of the sky. What at first seems like a wonderful gift, of course, quickly turns into a burden.

I really liked Damien's voice and the tone of the book. His innocence and different world view were very engaging. Written in first person the confiding tone of the narrative draws the reader in and makes them a confidant, inviting them into Damien's bizarre world.

I liked the book more for Damien than for the plot, which felt at time fairly predictable. However, there are funny insights and beautiful moments that stand out in my mind and make the book shine. Overall the storey was well written and told.

krobi32's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

edwina's review against another edition

3.0

After reading Millions by Frank Cottrell Boyce, I have discovered many things about the characters in the book. The protagonist and narrator of the novel; Damian Cunningham finds a bag full of cash after it turns up at his hermitage. At first he doesn't know what to do until he turns to his brother Anthony who decides to use and spend the money wisely. What I liked about this book was about how Damian isn't as sociable like his brother and he often wanders off into his own world rather than spending his time in reality.

"Millions" was a great book to read with an ongoing plot that didn't bore me throughout the whole novel.

what_katy_reads's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

Boring af

dhw_ani's review against another edition

3.0

It's going to make you laugh and envy the brothers for a while

cassidyyy_l's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.0

thomas_wright's review

3.0

This was a good book though i think the theme of autism is explored better in other books this book will help you to understand more about it and how to cope with loss

update

re read this in 1 day 3 years after my initial thoughts my thoughts have not changed its very kid logic and cute