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stephanie_w11's review against another edition
4.0
I love Malala`s voice in this book. You can really feel her authenticity and earnestness for what she believes. Her story is incredible and I appreciated learning about Swat and Pakistan and the culture of the people that live there. This was a wonderful read.
ingread27's review against another edition
5.0
Everyone should read this book. Not only to learn about the rise of the Taliban in Pakistan, not only to learn about the civilian's perspective vs media & politicians, but also to be reminded of how fortunate we are to live in a safe environment with our first-world problems. Malala's spirit and determination is so inspiring. Whatever comes her way, she continues on with the knowledge that she has an important role to play in this world, a role that can change the course of many lives through education. Yet she is so engaging, so positive, so courageous. She doesn't understand why she has captured the hearts of people around the world. It's not just because she was shot by the Taliban. She was already growing in fame before that happened. It's her spirit and determination that grabs us. I'm excited to see what she can accomplish!
jnicweb's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
4.0
Amazing and inspiring and informative and sad.
meenarh's review against another edition
5.0
I'm glad this was written, and I applaud Malala for her courage
frostap's review against another edition
3.0
So true story: I accidentally put the young reader's version of this book on hold at the library and didn't notice until I was 80% finished (also, the day before book club). I should go back and read the adult version, but I'm giving Pakistan a rest.
daphelba's review against another edition
2.0
My rating of this book is in no way meant to diminish or minimize the struggles that Malala (and many girls like her) faces.
Maybe I'm in novel-reading mode and therefore too judgmental of biographical accounts, but I found the information rushed, scrambled, not well-explained. I had a hard-time keeping the vocabulary straight (but that could be on me). The confusion may have disabled captivation.
Malala is courageous, intelligent and admirable. I just didn't care for the book.
Maybe I'm in novel-reading mode and therefore too judgmental of biographical accounts, but I found the information rushed, scrambled, not well-explained. I had a hard-time keeping the vocabulary straight (but that could be on me). The confusion may have disabled captivation.
Malala is courageous, intelligent and admirable. I just didn't care for the book.
cathyj625's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.0
As someone else said, the first 3/4 of this book is a slog. It could have been much tighter. I’m glad she shared her story and that I read it, but it isn’t a book I will be keeping.