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readers_attic's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Suicide, Grief, and Death
freyas_bookshelf's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
debbiesummers's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Suicide
m_r3ads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
rb26's review against another edition
Just could not get attached to this book, but I’m having a bit of a reading slump atm
Graphic: Suicide
aniek97's review against another edition
2.0
This was just not the book for me. I had this book for ages and I'm not sure why I had it to begin with. I think the subjects were handled really well and respectfully. I just don't really like these types of books.
charlottesomewhere's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
Gorgeously written, heart-breaking book about a girl struggling with grief and her friend's suicide. I loved the Lake District setting and the owls and how this helps Kite process what's happened.
Moderate: Child death, Grief, and Suicide
oneoflifeslollopers's review against another edition
3.0
This book dealt really well with grief and the effect suicide has on those remaining. Kite's grief was expressed really well, but I also appreciated the broader look of grief for the parents, Kite's parents, the teachers, the school and the general community.
I think Kite's family were very well written - active, involved parents just trying to help their daughter, and themselves, through the pain and loss.
I wasn't keen on some of the 'trippier' aspects though, with Kite feeling Dawn's presence because I don't think they were well written or explained.
Also as much as I love Juliet Stevenson's narration, the recording itself was not very good quality and tinny and echoing.
I think Kite's family were very well written - active, involved parents just trying to help their daughter, and themselves, through the pain and loss.
I wasn't keen on some of the 'trippier' aspects though, with Kite feeling Dawn's presence because I don't think they were well written or explained.
Also as much as I love Juliet Stevenson's narration, the recording itself was not very good quality and tinny and echoing.
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