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jahr_'s review against another edition
i tried multiple times to get into the book & failed each time.
bethanyschmitz13's review against another edition
3.0
Grace, aka “Tiger”, is a 16 year old girl who struggles with friends and boys. Then her mother dies suddenly. The story is about her journey of grief, and being in the system as a teenager and the struggles it brings. It was very depressing, but I’m glad I read it.
victoriaguild's review against another edition
5.0
This made me go hug my mom. Fantastic book about love and loss and figuring out the ins and outs of growing up while experiencing pain.
tschuulia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.0
imam1rrorball's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
thechanelmuse's review against another edition
5.0
From the author's note:
"How to Make Friends with the Dark is, above all, a book about grief. This is a book about learning how to go on, about finding your way in the dark. [...] What there is, is a lot of stumbling around in the dark, looking for a warm hand to hold on to."
This book was a challenge for me to finish, particularly because the first half vividly captures every emotion that unfolds when experiencing loss and the hollow yet numbness your body goes through. I'm glad I pushed myself to keep reading. There's no manual for coping with grief, but this book is shaped in trying to make sense of it all.
"How to Make Friends with the Dark is, above all, a book about grief. This is a book about learning how to go on, about finding your way in the dark. [...] What there is, is a lot of stumbling around in the dark, looking for a warm hand to hold on to."
This book was a challenge for me to finish, particularly because the first half vividly captures every emotion that unfolds when experiencing loss and the hollow yet numbness your body goes through. I'm glad I pushed myself to keep reading. There's no manual for coping with grief, but this book is shaped in trying to make sense of it all.
jasmin_alex's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
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
4.25
maritzah's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kristinalh's review against another edition
5.0
The book was really good, very sad, but good.
It's about a girl in high school who suddenly lost her mom. It really dives into the grief she experienced along with all the obstacles she has to face (such as foster care).
It's about a girl in high school who suddenly lost her mom. It really dives into the grief she experienced along with all the obstacles she has to face (such as foster care).