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A review by btlitell
Holes by Louis Sachar
adventurous
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
5.0
It's been so long since I've read this book. While I know it was in elementary school the last time I read this, I can't remember which grade I was in (probably 3rd or 4th grade, that sounds about right for this book). Rereading this brought up a lot of good feelings for the inner child, definitely recommend this for anyone who needs just that.
The friendship between Stanley and Zero will always make me happy. Also, them getting sick from Sploosh, knowing now as an adult that that's botulism from the bad canned food, made my stomach flop though not as bad as theirs did. Unless you're in a similar situation as Stanley and Zero where it's literally life and death, don't eat canned food if you can't verify the age or quality of the seal. <i>shuddering</i>
The friendship between Stanley and Zero will always make me happy. Also, them getting sick from Sploosh, knowing now as an adult that that's botulism from the bad canned food, made my stomach flop though not as bad as theirs did. Unless you're in a similar situation as Stanley and Zero where it's literally life and death, don't eat canned food if you can't verify the age or quality of the seal. <i>shuddering</i>
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
There's brief mention of racism from 100 years before the time of the story where a white woman and black man kiss consentually, and the town sees this as evil and takes "the law" into their own hands.