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ghutter05's review against another edition
2.0
Seemed to want to be more dramatic, when it was truly just sad. (The story, not the writing.) Had to stop and think whether the climax was meant to be the climax; it just didn't work.
thedistortionist's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lansquenet's review against another edition
It was SUCH a good book.
The ending was good, but a little sad.
Really got me thinking. . . .
I LOVED IT.
The ending was good, but a little sad.
Really got me thinking. . . .
I LOVED IT.
mbrogs2024's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great book about a girl who just moved to a new home (Georgie) and her new neighbor (Phyllis) who has polio and an iron lung,and how they eventually become friends.
asealey925's review against another edition
4.0
A well-written historical novel. More on the blog!
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evamadera1's review against another edition
4.0
I have a hard time evaluation how I feel in response to this book. Lasky creates a polio story unlike any other polio story I have read before.
Georgie serves as an excellent narrator. However, the climax comes far too late in the book and the denouement drops the reader off a cliff with only marginal resolution. This fact made me hesitate before giving the book four stars.
Lasky's narrative digs into tough questions and avoids giving pat, easy answers. This, I appreciate. However, Lasky weighs down the narrative with other fascinating details, such as Evelyn and her family's eccentricity. This ends up distracting from the narrative and creates unanswered questions which add to the unresolved feeling of the resolution.
Despite all that, Lasky's narrative grips in real, powerful ways and for that reason, I do recommend this book.
Georgie serves as an excellent narrator. However, the climax comes far too late in the book and the denouement drops the reader off a cliff with only marginal resolution. This fact made me hesitate before giving the book four stars.
Lasky's narrative digs into tough questions and avoids giving pat, easy answers. This, I appreciate. However, Lasky weighs down the narrative with other fascinating details, such as Evelyn and her family's eccentricity. This ends up distracting from the narrative and creates unanswered questions which add to the unresolved feeling of the resolution.
Despite all that, Lasky's narrative grips in real, powerful ways and for that reason, I do recommend this book.
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