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hpitcher15's review against another edition
1.0
had to read for school. it wasn't as bad as i thought it would be though....i didnt have high expectations it seems
clesuma's review against another edition
4.0
TIM WYNNE-JONES
This book is a combination of Gary Paulsen's Hatchet and Gary D. Schmidt's Okay For Now--there is wilderness survival in the Canadian wilderness and a complete jerk of a father who doesn't appreciate his son's artistic potential (the way certain school teachers and other supporters do). Burl comes from an abusive household, his passive mother addicted to prescription drugs and his father physically and emotionally abusive (as well as lecherous). After inadvertently catching his father in a secret tryst with the local coffee shop barista, Burl runs away into the late-summer wilderness to avoid any repercussions. After a few days, he comes across the remote lakeside cabin of world class eccentric and composer Christopher Orlando Gow, who leaves him in charge of the property at Ghost Lake before heading back to Toronto. While I enjoyed this story, parts of it were too slow for even me, and I can see some readers possibly losing interest about halfway through the novel. However, the climax is action-packed and heartbreaking, well worth pushing through some of the middle sections. With that in mind, male audiences will definitely enjoy reading this novel.
This book is a combination of Gary Paulsen's Hatchet and Gary D. Schmidt's Okay For Now--there is wilderness survival in the Canadian wilderness and a complete jerk of a father who doesn't appreciate his son's artistic potential (the way certain school teachers and other supporters do). Burl comes from an abusive household, his passive mother addicted to prescription drugs and his father physically and emotionally abusive (as well as lecherous). After inadvertently catching his father in a secret tryst with the local coffee shop barista, Burl runs away into the late-summer wilderness to avoid any repercussions. After a few days, he comes across the remote lakeside cabin of world class eccentric and composer Christopher Orlando Gow, who leaves him in charge of the property at Ghost Lake before heading back to Toronto. While I enjoyed this story, parts of it were too slow for even me, and I can see some readers possibly losing interest about halfway through the novel. However, the climax is action-packed and heartbreaking, well worth pushing through some of the middle sections. With that in mind, male audiences will definitely enjoy reading this novel.
abrittlebee's review against another edition
2.0
I couldn't even get through this book. The blasé attitude towards everything just made it really boring even when it was touching on some exciting/serious situations
cameronwaller's review against another edition
4.0
I was really prepared to not like this book, but it quickly won me over. If I ever end up in a classroom, I will absolutely teach this hidden gem.
This story made me remember what it feels like to believe anything is possible.
This story made me remember what it feels like to believe anything is possible.
albaoraasans's review against another edition
5.0
El vaig llegir en català però no surt la edició per aquí... El llibre em va encantar i em van faltar pàgines per poder seguir llegint quan va acabar-se. Espero que en Burt estigués bé <3
atlantic_reader_wannabe's review against another edition
4.0
I first read this book in junior high and I remember liking it. Worth reading.
exuberant_crow's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Fire/Fire injury, and Violence
Minor: Mental illness and Death
stellathereader's review against another edition
5.0
Well, that was a pleasant surprise. Who knew Canadian Lit can be this good?
Review to come. I need to gather my thoughts.
Review to come. I need to gather my thoughts.