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clonedgoodness's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.5
A gentle introduction to Magical Realism. This was a sweet book with a lot of heart and some genuinely emotional moments that were surprising given its apparent aim at younger readers.
my_inner_filomena's review against another edition
4.0
Čtyři hvězdy za příběh, za to, že je postaven na smrti, smutku, nemoci, ztrátách, a přesto laskavý a láskyplný; jsem ráda, když se autoři nebojí podobná témata vkládat do dětských knih. Je v něm snovost a pohádkovost.
Mrzí mě nicméně ne zrovna zdařilý překlad a zpracování knihy. Je lepená, nelíbí se jí být otevřená, chce to větší sílu, než s jakou člověk obvykle počítá při čtení knihy, tím spíš dítě. Pokud nechce prokřupnout hřbet, a to se pak podle vazby možná rozsype. Škoda.
Mrzí mě nicméně ne zrovna zdařilý překlad a zpracování knihy. Je lepená, nelíbí se jí být otevřená, chce to větší sílu, než s jakou člověk obvykle počítá při čtení knihy, tím spíš dítě. Pokud nechce prokřupnout hřbet, a to se pak podle vazby možná rozsype. Škoda.
thiswildmama's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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? No
4.5
juliatsang's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent
jnishi's review against another edition
5.0
This was a quiet and gentle but beautiful read. It is eloquently written and hits you straight in your heart like an arrow. Beautiful beautiful little read.
rustbeltredux's review against another edition
4.0
Very cute, a wonderfully written story about unlikely friendships and the family we choose. Honestly, I was amazed at how well the topics of death and abuse were handled for a book aimed at middle grade readers. The only criticism I could make is that running away from one’s problems doesn’t always work out the same way in real life as it does in books. That said, the beautiful prose was matched with equally beautiful illustrations and typesetting. The look and feel of this book makes for one very eye catching work of art. I picked this up on a whim for $1.25 at a used shop and it’s definitely worth much much more.
bickie's review against another edition
4.0
Magical realism done very well. Sadness and tragedy are part of the story, but in a detached way like in a fairy tale. The town and characters - living and dead - are portrayed appealingly (though not always sympathetically), and there is enough suspense to keep the pages turning.
I wasn't sure why the names had to be Italian-ish; coming from an Australian author, this felt strange.
I wasn't sure why the names had to be Italian-ish; coming from an Australian author, this felt strange.
rmarcin's review against another edition
4.0
This is a sweet tale of friendship between an older man and a young boy and the boy’s pet bird after tragic circumstances brought them together. They forge a wonderful friendship, with the boy sharing a horrible secret. The man bows to protect him.
Delightful. Due to the theme of death, this is definitely for older children.
#TheBoyTheBirdAndTheCoffinMaker #MatildaWoods
Delightful. Due to the theme of death, this is definitely for older children.
#TheBoyTheBirdAndTheCoffinMaker #MatildaWoods
amotisse's review against another edition
5.0
Whenever I read or listen to junior fiction I usually tell myself that I need to read it more often. Junior fiction captures the essence of story telling in a unique way. What a kind and gentle gem of a story. Yes there is gossip and nasty characters, but the story is one of hopes, dreams, love and a magical island.