A review by panic_at_the_bookshelf
Paper Planes, by Jennie Wood
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
5.0
Many books and graphic novels use flashbacks and I often find it unclear when something happens in the present or in the past. However Paper Planes used many indications to make sure the reader knew a scene had happened in the past. I am so thankful for this! It made the story less chaotic for me.
I feel like Jennie Wood tried to make the characters unique, each in their own way. The way youth and any of the possible backstories were portrayed sometimes hit me close. I too often felt as if people expect me to act in certain ways simply because of my background. Yet some aspects weren't that obvious to me and this story helped me reflect about those. Sometimes I could feel a little ache in my heart because a part of the story hit me closely.
Also, the growth of the characters in this story is amazing! There was one character that I disliked so much but somehow throughout the story my heart melted, credits to the author! The character was simply dislikable because the personality would be something I wouldn't get along with in real life. If anything it was written in such a realistic way I practically saw this character as a real person. Near the end things changed but it didn't feel forced. It felt like a natural arc of growth one would or could go through.
I absolutely love how paper planes were a reoccuring theme throughout the graphic novel. It somehow helped with the closure of the story. Never thouhgt I would like paper planes this much (as in the objects)!
Special thanks to NetGalley and Jennie Wood for giving me a change to read such an inspiring and somehow hopeful story in exchange for an honest review.
I feel like Jennie Wood tried to make the characters unique, each in their own way. The way youth and any of the possible backstories were portrayed sometimes hit me close. I too often felt as if people expect me to act in certain ways simply because of my background. Yet some aspects weren't that obvious to me and this story helped me reflect about those. Sometimes I could feel a little ache in my heart because a part of the story hit me closely.
Also, the growth of the characters in this story is amazing! There was one character that I disliked so much but somehow throughout the story my heart melted, credits to the author! The character was simply dislikable because the personality would be something I wouldn't get along with in real life. If anything it was written in such a realistic way I practically saw this character as a real person. Near the end things changed but it didn't feel forced. It felt like a natural arc of growth one would or could go through.
I absolutely love how paper planes were a reoccuring theme throughout the graphic novel. It somehow helped with the closure of the story. Never thouhgt I would like paper planes this much (as in the objects)!
Special thanks to NetGalley and Jennie Wood for giving me a change to read such an inspiring and somehow hopeful story in exchange for an honest review.