A review by julessssss
Wonder by R.J. Palacio

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

4.0

 I am not the biggest fan of juvenile realistic fiction on a personal level, but I am not at all upset that I took the time to read this book.

I was expecting Auggie to be the main narrator throughout the whole story, so when the perspective switched, I was surprised.
  I think the author spent a lot of energy to try and get all sides and perspectives of the story, at least in terms of the children/teens involved, and I commend her for that. this is a story of growth, and not just in terms of Auggie and his family, but everyone involved.
(except maybe Julien lol)


even with that growth, I did not love (or even like) all of the characters (which is a good thing, and also part of why I struggle to like books like this). not all real children (or people) are "likeable", and they don't need to be.

I only mildly enjoyed reading this, but (as evidenced by my praise above) would recommend. 
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