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renatalynn's review against another edition
5.0
Great book
Want to say what parts I loved the most but don't want to give anything away.
A must read, you will enjoy it.
Want to say what parts I loved the most but don't want to give anything away.
A must read, you will enjoy it.
napnpsar's review against another edition
5.0
Best book I have read in a long time. Made me feel every emotion throughout.
yelah250's review against another edition
4.0
What a great book! I feel like more people need to hear about it and read it. The characters were compelling and I the story in the time period sucked me in. My favorite character by far was Lotus - but they were all interesting. It made me so mad and so happy and I couldn’t put it down. All the makings of a great book!!
searobin56's review against another edition
3.0
Mystery, romance, unorthodox family relationships. Very entertaining.
melohpa's review against another edition
3.0
I'm not sure how I feel about this book. See my complete review at https://topplingbookpile.blogspot.com/2020/02/clover-blue-by-eldonna-edwards-once.html
guylou's review against another edition
4.0
I received this book in my May @onceuponabookclub box. This is the fifth box I received and this one was a bit disappointing. The items in the box related to the story, but contrary to the other boxes I purchased, I will not be able to use any of them. As per the book, the story was well written and often frustrating (signs of a good book). Some of my brothers were somewhat hippies and I grew up with the music and the clothing. I kind of fantasized about this lifestyle, but after reading this book I no longer find it appealing. The writing was excellent and, truth to be told, very honest. The characters offered real insights on the free love life and each had a story true to that era. I love the names of the characters and how they related to each person so well. I am happy it ended the way it ended.
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greeneyeslovely's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book right after Educated and found both books so similar and disparate at the same time, which was fascinating. I really enjoyed this book and devoured it whenever time permitted. Really beautifully written and quite engaging, though the end felt a bit rushed. Highly recommend it!
susanthebookbag's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! Not only did it take me back to the 1970s, which is a time I lived through, but it also was full of wonderful characters, people that I came to know and love, just as they all loved each other.
I loved the deep friendship that Blue and Harmony had together and the strength that they drew from each other. Really, the dynamics of everyone in the Community was so interesting. This story captured what I think it was probably like to live in a commune in the 70s, with all the peace and love that was the motto back then.
Clover Blue is perfectly content in the only life he has known, until he starts asking the Olders about his life before he arrived at the Saffron Freedom Community. So typical of teenagers of any time period, he questions his elders and questions their motives, that rebellion things we all go though. As he digs for answers, will he be content to stay where he has lived most of his life?
Clover Blue is a unique, beautiful story that I loved getting lost in. I loved everything about it—the cast of characters, the relationships both in the community and with the outside world, witnessing the love and support that they all gave each other, and watching Clover Blue grow and mature into a fine young man. I highly recommend Clover Blue and you definitely need to add it to your TBR list.
I loved the deep friendship that Blue and Harmony had together and the strength that they drew from each other. Really, the dynamics of everyone in the Community was so interesting. This story captured what I think it was probably like to live in a commune in the 70s, with all the peace and love that was the motto back then.
Clover Blue is perfectly content in the only life he has known, until he starts asking the Olders about his life before he arrived at the Saffron Freedom Community. So typical of teenagers of any time period, he questions his elders and questions their motives, that rebellion things we all go though. As he digs for answers, will he be content to stay where he has lived most of his life?
Clover Blue is a unique, beautiful story that I loved getting lost in. I loved everything about it—the cast of characters, the relationships both in the community and with the outside world, witnessing the love and support that they all gave each other, and watching Clover Blue grow and mature into a fine young man. I highly recommend Clover Blue and you definitely need to add it to your TBR list.
nicnicthelibrarycat's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
booksfemme's review against another edition
3.0
Read this book as it was included in a book box! Enjoyed this but it didn’t wow me. I felt like some parts where a bit cliché and I also didn’t have a strong connection to any of the main characters. I’m also left with some questions that I think the author should have resolved in the book. But still, interesting & enjoyable read nonetheless.