Reviews tagging 'Chronic illness'

Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks by Jason Reynolds

2 reviews

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.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Cancer

Moderate: Car accident and Homophobia

Minor: Racism

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer and Chronic illness

Moderate: Homophobia, Alcoholism, and Bullying