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annashiv's review against another edition
5.0
I didn't know this was a book. I only ever watched the movie growing up. I really liked it, even though it was kind of a weird movie to me. It's a strange idea, but really enjoyable. I love the book even more. I read it all in one sitting and loved all of it. Patrick is a bit annoying, but every other character was great. It's a lot more nuanced than the movie is and was well written. I'd be interested to know if the other books that came after were any good. Maybe if I get the chance, I'll pick them up. I definitely recommend this. If you're worried about it being racist or something, don't. It's fantastic.
cjohnson10's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
jana114's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
chapterswimagain's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dotreadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
What a fun read! This was truly from a young boy’s perspective and made me laugh out loud several times. The relationships were realistic between Omri and his parents, brothers, school friend and finally his tiny Indian. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.
kaceyp14's review against another edition
4.0
I read this as a kid and I just re-read it last week b/c I'm teaching it to my 4th graders. I love it for the vocabulary (wielded, lithely, haughtily) that I get to expose them to. I love it for the well-defined characters. Yesterday my students wrote from the perspective of Little Bear and they loved it. (Me cold. Who this big man? What want?) And I love it for the fantastical story. Great book for kids and fun to read again as an adult.
kord's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
magic_at_mungos's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
Considering it was written in the 1980s, there’s parts that don’t age particularly well. However, as a nostalgic read it hits the spot
labunnywtf's review against another edition
4.0
Strangely upsetting. I always felt really bad for the Indian.