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raehillzreads's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kristen4882's review against another edition
3.0
I had high hopes for this book - an original concept with distinct characters. I enjoyed Budo’s descriptions of the world he knows and the unique characteristics of the other imaginary friends. Throughout the entire book, you are able to grasp the need for a friend like Budo. His experiences supporting Max express a sweet and charming friendship. But, I didn’t care for the overall plot.
drridareads's review
3.0
This book was different. The writer here creates a unique idea of imaginary friends, what if they're not really imaginary but a different kind of real. So that was really cool. But he could've done so much more with this. Also i think a lot of the scenarios could've been avoided. At times Budo's narration sounded more like third person narration.
goodem9199's review against another edition
3.0
I truly think this is another case of the audio narrator killing it for me. The voice started grating on my nerves after about disc 4. However, I thought the premise of the story was genius.
edshara's review against another edition
5.0
*Re-Read (September 2017)*
I was nervous going into this book. It was great the first time around and I was terrified that it wouldn't hold up, especially since I am a bit more critical now. However, once I started, I knew right away I was going to love it...again. I feel like this time I was able to appreciate it, even more so, than the first time around.
The writing style is very simplistic which is understandable since it is told from the point of view, of Budo, the imaginary friend. Even in its simplicity, the novel was able to explore many different themes(friendship, sacrifice, etc.) and do it in a way that created space for understanding and inclusion.
The dynamic between Max's parents was enjoyable to read and seemed realistic. On one end you had one who was in denial and the other who seemed to have reluctantly accepted that Max wasn't going to be all that they wanted him to be. While their were some frustrating moments, when one parent, would try to force their perception onto the other, their did appear to be some room to mourn what they assumed was lost.
Max was a pleasure to read about and get to know. It was interesting to see that even though Max differed from his peers, he was able to create a living extension of himself. Budo was Max's way of coping in a world that didn't know how to accept or understand him. I think Budo was everything that Max wanted to prove he could be. I do believe their are times and places for distinctions, however, limits shouldn't be automatically assumed. Max was able to be all that he needed to be and more.
It was nice to see the different types and personalities of the teachers at Max's school. I enjoyed all the characters, both real and imaginary, even the ones that weren't the best. They were all well written. While their were some liberties taken to wrap up the story, Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend, has become one of my all time favorites. I want others to love and enjoy this book as much as I do. Yet again...this was a 5 star read.
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*First Read (June 2015)*
I absolutely loved this book!!! It was nothing like I expected and everything I love. I never knew a story about an imaginary friend could be so thought provoking and emotional. This was a really good read and I will have to add it to my collection.
I was nervous going into this book. It was great the first time around and I was terrified that it wouldn't hold up, especially since I am a bit more critical now. However, once I started, I knew right away I was going to love it...again. I feel like this time I was able to appreciate it, even more so, than the first time around.
The writing style is very simplistic which is understandable since it is told from the point of view, of Budo, the imaginary friend. Even in its simplicity, the novel was able to explore many different themes(friendship, sacrifice, etc.) and do it in a way that created space for understanding and inclusion.
The dynamic between Max's parents was enjoyable to read and seemed realistic. On one end you had one who was in denial and the other who seemed to have reluctantly accepted that Max wasn't going to be all that they wanted him to be. While their were some frustrating moments, when one parent, would try to force their perception onto the other, their did appear to be some room to mourn what they assumed was lost.
Max was a pleasure to read about and get to know. It was interesting to see that even though Max differed from his peers, he was able to create a living extension of himself. Budo was Max's way of coping in a world that didn't know how to accept or understand him. I think Budo was everything that Max wanted to prove he could be. I do believe their are times and places for distinctions, however, limits shouldn't be automatically assumed. Max was able to be all that he needed to be and more.
It was nice to see the different types and personalities of the teachers at Max's school. I enjoyed all the characters, both real and imaginary, even the ones that weren't the best. They were all well written. While their were some liberties taken to wrap up the story, Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend, has become one of my all time favorites. I want others to love and enjoy this book as much as I do. Yet again...this was a 5 star read.
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*First Read (June 2015)*
I absolutely loved this book!!! It was nothing like I expected and everything I love. I never knew a story about an imaginary friend could be so thought provoking and emotional. This was a really good read and I will have to add it to my collection.
rosethomas's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
nikki_shrum's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
alidottie's review
4.0
4 and 1/2 stars
So I started out forcing myself to keep reading because my friend had told me this was a great book that definitely deserved reading. I'm so glad I did!! I got to the point that I didn't want to put it down!! Truly bonded with the main character (Budo, the imaginary friend) and cared about his human friend, Max. It's a shame there is a smattering of swear words that made no difference to the story that could have been left out.
So I started out forcing myself to keep reading because my friend had told me this was a great book that definitely deserved reading. I'm so glad I did!! I got to the point that I didn't want to put it down!! Truly bonded with the main character (Budo, the imaginary friend) and cared about his human friend, Max. It's a shame there is a smattering of swear words that made no difference to the story that could have been left out.
jpaul7383's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my gosh - this one had me biting my nails through the entire book! I kept thinking - “No! Please don’t be what I think it is!” Then “No! This is not going to go well!” Holding my babies tighter tonight!
colleengeedrumm's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely fantastic written from the imaginary friend's viewpoint as a boy. It made me dream.....