booksjessreads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I thought this book was really creative and I liked the way that all of the characters interlinked. I thought the writing was good and it was certainly funny in places, which was balanced with the more challenging themes in the book. I think what I loved the most was the diversity of characters and complex family situations. I knew from the first page that there will be a lot of children that will find themselves in this book.
It has certainly made me intrigued to read more of Jason Reynolds and I am highly anticipating his other works. I would really recommend this and think it is a really great read.
It has certainly made me intrigued to read more of Jason Reynolds and I am highly anticipating his other works. I would really recommend this and think it is a really great read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Cancer
Moderate: Car accident and Homophobia
Minor: Racism
chandranolynne's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Cancer, Sexism, Homophobia, Car accident, Grief, and Panic attacks/disorders
b3ck's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Dementia, Homophobia, and Cancer
Moderate: Car accident and Panic attacks/disorders
bookedbymadeline's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Chronic illness
Moderate: Homophobia, Alcoholism, and Bullying
elna17a9a's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Homophobia
moonchildreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
LOOK BOTH WAYS by Jason Reynolds is a middle grade collection of stories about students leaving school and where the walk home takes them.
I love Jason Reynolds writing style and how he says so much with so little. The stories in this book were well-written and charming. This isn’t a book that you necessarily feel the need to read in one sitting, but rather a book you can come back to when the moment’s right.
I love Jason Reynolds writing style and how he says so much with so little. The stories in this book were well-written and charming. This isn’t a book that you necessarily feel the need to read in one sitting, but rather a book you can come back to when the moment’s right.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Homophobia
Minor: Cancer and Violence
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