A review by kaylakaotik
Jumping Off Swings by Jo Knowles
2.0
The blurb for Jumping Off Swings oversells the book, in my opinion. I expected so much more than what I got. To say it was disappointing is a bit of an understatement.
There were multiple things I didn't like about this book. The characters weren't interesting. We never really get to know our characters or why they behave the way they do. I didn't connect or feel anything towards any of them. The fact that the book is so short combined with four (yes, FOUR) different points of view probably aid in the lack of character development. I feel like four POVs in such a short book spreads everything too thin, especially for the topics touched on in the books. Speaking of topics in the book, everything felt very glossed over. There were no deep, real moments. I was definitely let down.
Overall, a short read that wasn't really worth the time. I don't think I can recommend Jumping Off Swings to anyone.
There were multiple things I didn't like about this book. The characters weren't interesting. We never really get to know our characters or why they behave the way they do. I didn't connect or feel anything towards any of them. The fact that the book is so short combined with four (yes, FOUR) different points of view probably aid in the lack of character development. I feel like four POVs in such a short book spreads everything too thin, especially for the topics touched on in the books. Speaking of topics in the book, everything felt very glossed over. There were no deep, real moments. I was definitely let down.
Overall, a short read that wasn't really worth the time. I don't think I can recommend Jumping Off Swings to anyone.