clairenelson's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
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? Yes
3.75
albs's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
vibingjaren's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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? Yes
5.0
I’m not a very emotional person, but this book made me cry. This book was a random choice, but it had me hooked from the start. I don’t think it was even on my reading list. I fell in love with the characters, and could guess what would happen, but I still cried! This is beautifully written, and I would read it again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Kidnapping, Murder, Child death, Physical abuse, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Addiction
lsmith725's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-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
4.0
This book has such sweet friendship vibes that I think any middle schooler would like it. It definitely has a great theme/message. It's not the most captivating, but not the least either. The character development and the bond between the two boys is what makes this so special.
tarajoy90's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-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
4.0
sparklyodin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
dkragick's review against another edition
4.0
This was a re-read for a middle school lit class. Pretty good read.