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bettyjett's review
3.0
When I was 12 I probably read this book like 3 or 4 times. All I could remember was "NAGOZU ALDEAN". It was my favorite book. I'm tempted to read it again as an adult and see if I have the same reaction 12 year old me did. 12 year old Sarah would have given it 5 stars....
kfadiman's review
3.0
Sweet short story, liked the full circle moments & how it goes through different generations. Wish it had a different ending though :(
niklit's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This is the only book I ever purposely kept after having checked it out from the library in grade school. It's still on my shelf. This is my first reread since high school.
I think at that age, it struck me that people could love each other so much that it could be tragic. Now it reads kind of cringey, but I read that ME Kerr recently passed away and was struck with nostalgia.
I think at that age, it struck me that people could love each other so much that it could be tragic. Now it reads kind of cringey, but I read that ME Kerr recently passed away and was struck with nostalgia.
bowienerd_82's review
1.0
The stories weren't particularly interesting (not enlightening), and I found all of the characters rather unlikable. Nothing about this book stands out, but it's hardly the worst book I've ever read.
satyridae's review
3.0
I really enjoyed this story of family secrets and how they percolate down through time. There are 3 stories, the grandmother's, the father's, and the kid's. Kerr has a deft hand and captures the nuances of each moment in time very well. It's a resonant book, and each of the characters is believable and rounded.
jodiwilldare's review
4.0
I have a pack of friends who write books for young-adult and middle-grade readers (all of whom you should read). This is not just because I’m incredibly blessed to know smart, talented people, but also because this is Minnesota and you can’t throw a lutefisk without hitting someone who writes books for people who aren’t yet considered grown-ups. Seriously, this state is filthy with young-adult, middle-grade, and children’s writers*.
Because of this I hear about a lot of fabulous young-adult writers both old and new. However, none of them have ever spoken about one of my very favorite young-adult writers, M.E. Kerr.
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Because of this I hear about a lot of fabulous young-adult writers both old and new. However, none of them have ever spoken about one of my very favorite young-adult writers, M.E. Kerr.
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