Reviews

Rosie hartje Jack by Mel Darbon

dramagirl2003's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring 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

4.25

rose has down syndrome so that affects a lot of the interactions she has with people. she has a fierce desire to be independent and for the most part she manages quite excellently. there were several moments where she terrified me though and i thought, “girl no! you need some help!” 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Pedophilia, Trafficking, and Sexual content

Minor: Suicide, Sexual harassment, and Drug abuse

francat92's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

emilyesears's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.0

crochevy's review against another edition

challenging emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Maybe my expectations for this book were too high, but I was quite disappointed by how boring it turned out to be. It had so much potential. Almost 3 stars because I did like the characters, but the story itself waw rather meh.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicide, Sexual harassment, and Trafficking

thebookwalian's review against another edition

2.0

I really looked forward to reading this but I think it just tried to be too much? Not gritty enough to be gritty realism, not light and fluffy enough to be... Light fluff?
Too much going on, bit of a split personality. Enjoyable enough, though

sarahds's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring fast-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

hmorgz11's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad fast-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? No

5.0

pauline's review against another edition

DNF at 20%

This book isn't bad per se but I couldn't get into the story. I feel like the beginning was quite repetitive, Rose wanted to do something, something came in the way, someone helped Rose, and so on over and over again. I was quite bored of this even though the characters were nice and pleasing. I'll maybe try it again later but for now I'm dnf'ing.

writingwwolves's review against another edition

5.0

Rosie Loves Jack is a book that will warm your soul & shatter your heart within the same page; it will both restore & break your faith in humanity & it will keep you hooked from start to finish. The disability rep in this story cannot be faulted & I’m incredibly pleased that I took the time to learn Rosie’s story.

⚠️ This book contains ableist behaviour/language, taking advantage of young girls, discussions of rape/pimping out teenagers & other scenes of a sensitive nature ⚠️

Extended Review & Author Q&A: https://wp.me/p8MbIo-2FR

marryallthepeople's review against another edition

5.0

Wow, what an unexpectedly beautiful book about how everyone has a place in this world. By the end I had tears dripping off my face and just really wanted the good to triumph. A good reminder to be kind, and that kindness can be found in the most unlikely of places (Paddington Station, under a bridge etc).