Reviews tagging 'Death'

Wonder by R.J. Palacio

13 reviews

acechemicals's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful reflective 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

Wonder is for everyone who's felt like they are too ugly to fit in at school, like everyone is making fun of them as soon as their back is turned, like no one would ever truly want to be their friend. Or for everyone who's made the hard choice to be kind, and found their lives a little richer for it.  It's not too shy to be specific, to be clear that this story is about Auggie, but at the same time, it opens up a world for any kid or anyone who might feel alone to find a friend. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Xenophobia

Moderate: Animal death, Vomit, and Medical content

Minor: Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Fire/Fire injury

notthatcosta's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

3.75

Although quite saccharine at points (particularly the ending), there was a lot of grit to this book that surpassed my expectations. Beyond the book itself I was almost more fascinated by the lore around the story and how R.J. Palacio was inspired to write it.

Books like this make me wish I had discovered them when I was much younger, but perhaps I wouldn't have appreciated them at the time. I sincerely hope reading this book made some kids a little bit kinder to their peers, because if there's a moral to this story, it's that kids can be cruel. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Violence, Medical content, Grief, and Medical trauma

vibingjaren's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring sad medium-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

This book was absolutely fantastic. It was recommended to me by a friend, and I loved it! The story starts off a little slow, but as you get further in it gets more interesting. Multiple points in the story, I got teary-eyed. I love the character development, and the way you can see the change. It’s a beautifully written book, and a great read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, and Bullying

Moderate: Animal death and Classism

Minor: Death, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail

leahg22's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Vomit, Medical content, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

flubbs's review against another edition

funny informative lighthearted reflective relaxing tense 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

5.0

This book deserves more than the hype.

10-year-old auggie pullman has a facial disorder that keeps him from blending in. he tries to ignore the double takes people make or the whispers behind his back, but it's hard to do that when he's catapulted into the adolescent abomination of middle school. it's a beautiful novel about self acceptance in the midst of social hierarchy and i recommend it for readers 10+.   

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Animal death, Violence, and Medical content

Minor: Death

whosfernn's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

3.5

Pretty good. Enjoyed the film more.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Bullying, Chronic illness, Death, and Medical content

Moderate: Body shaming, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment

midnightverde's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

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

5.0

This book is a true wonder, pun intended. I loved the multiple points of view and the uniqueness of each character. The experiences of Auggie were realistic and written perfectly for a middle grades audience as there was always a little lightness along with the darkness. Books that highlight the human experience are some of my favorites because I know they help develop understanding, empathy, and compassion. I’m looking forward to reading this with my children when they are around 5th grade.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Hate crime, Suicide, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal death, Death, and Vomit

thebookreaderboss's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Blood, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

macykey's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Minor: Death

fromjuliereads's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny 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

5.0

This book was adorable and wonderful and I teared up so many times but like happy tears for quite a few of them 😅 the characters are just so wonderful - and of course some of them are just awful but we don't want to focus on them. I laughed out loud so many times at these character's jokes! Such a good read with important messages!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Medical content, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism