millylewis's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-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
2.5
dolphin_reader's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
titanic's review against another edition
5.0
"I always thought that these things happened to other people until it happened to me. The experience really changed my life, but I found out who my friends were and I got to know me."
This book was so much better than I had thought it was going to be. It had some really strong messages within and it was really shocking. It wasn't anything like I was expecting.
One major message this book focuses on is not to judge someone on their appearance and I feel like the author did a brilliant job on covering that. He wrote about the Martin's feelings and experiences so well and it felt so realistic and I got quickly sucked into the book, I couldn't put it down.
Martin's parents and Mr. Green were amazing characters, as were the doctors, and I really enjoyed reading the chapters he was in hospital despite it pretty much being the same, it was comforting to know Martin was getting looked after. It truly broke my heart when his friends began to abandon him, but it was done so well and so realistically that you feel so much emotion and experience with Martin as he does. The author does a fantastic job of bringing Martin alive in this book. I'm just grateful Martin's got new friends who care about him and don't mind that he's got scars. They accept him.
This was such a good book man.
This book was so much better than I had thought it was going to be. It had some really strong messages within and it was really shocking. It wasn't anything like I was expecting.
One major message this book focuses on is not to judge someone on their appearance and I feel like the author did a brilliant job on covering that. He wrote about the Martin's feelings and experiences so well and it felt so realistic and I got quickly sucked into the book, I couldn't put it down.
Martin's parents and Mr. Green were amazing characters, as were the doctors, and I really enjoyed reading the chapters he was in hospital despite it pretty much being the same, it was comforting to know Martin was getting looked after. It truly broke my heart when his friends began to abandon him, but it was done so well and so realistically that you feel so much emotion and experience with Martin as he does. The author does a fantastic job of bringing Martin alive in this book. I'm just grateful Martin's got new friends who care about him and don't mind that he's got scars. They accept him.
This was such a good book man.
dixiesparkles's review against another edition
1.0
I understand the message he was trying to get across, but maybe stick to poetry next time. The writing is horrendous, the storyline is filled with so many holes, and the characters are unrealistic. It's just irritating rather than inspiring.
Read something better that says the same thing!
Read something better that says the same thing!
rebecca_m20099's review against another edition
1.0
Never again. has the author ever even read a book
bluejay21's review against another edition
hopeful
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident
Moderate: Injury/injury detail, Body shaming, Fire/Fire injury, and Bullying
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Death
kojobaffoe's review against another edition
3.0
I am a fan on Benjamin Zephaniah's poetry and other writing. This book is a pleasant, insightful quick read. While I enjoyed it, and it does draw you in, it did feel like something was missing, hence my rating. It felt like, at moments, he moved too quickly. But, it is a worthwhile read. Makes it hard to rate.
heidrun's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ankysbookbubble's review against another edition
4.0
It was a beautiful read!
The slangs made it a bit less enjoyable, but it was still good.
The slangs made it a bit less enjoyable, but it was still good.
youmeatunicorn's review against another edition
4.0
This book is extremely uplifting and such a quick, easy read!
At first, I really didn't like the main character, however as time progressed and so did his personality and views, I really began to root for him. I read this book in 3 hours because once I started reading, I was hooked and didn't want to put the story down.
At first, I really didn't like the main character, however as time progressed and so did his personality and views, I really began to root for him. I read this book in 3 hours because once I started reading, I was hooked and didn't want to put the story down.