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shonaningyo's review
4.0
A very quick, yet still worthwhile read. I read it all in two sittings; I would've read it in ONE, but I had to go to Driver's Ed -__-
The writing style isn't out-of-this-world or unique, like many look for in a book, but it's real and it's very in-tune with its narrator, that of a 15 year old girl with Daddy issues (I can relate).
The situation is very realistic and the reactions and decisions our main lead Victoria make would more-than-likely be the very same ones we ourselves would make if we had enough drive, balls, and conviction to do them.
This story is basically Victoria's tale (the main character) of her desire to make sure that the neglected little boy she meets on the Amtrak does not have to suffer from crappy parenthood of his mother and the obvious disregard for his needs. It is not chock full of shocking abuse like [b:A Child Called "It"|60748|A Child Called "It" (Dave Pelzer #1)|Dave Pelzer|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1438400434s/60748.jpg|59104] , but it still gets its message across that there are people out there who neglect their children, and sometimes, well, sometimes a stranger needs to take that child by the hand and raise a ruckus so people realize that "Hey, there's a child being neglected and abused over here!"
Though I wouldn't recommend doing that if you see a mother yelling at her 2 year old for swiping oranges from its pyramid... lol
The writing style isn't out-of-this-world or unique, like many look for in a book, but it's real and it's very in-tune with its narrator, that of a 15 year old girl with Daddy issues (I can relate).
The situation is very realistic and the reactions and decisions our main lead Victoria make would more-than-likely be the very same ones we ourselves would make if we had enough drive, balls, and conviction to do them.
This story is basically Victoria's tale (the main character) of her desire to make sure that the neglected little boy she meets on the Amtrak does not have to suffer from crappy parenthood of his mother and the obvious disregard for his needs. It is not chock full of shocking abuse like [b:A Child Called "It"|60748|A Child Called "It" (Dave Pelzer #1)|Dave Pelzer|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1438400434s/60748.jpg|59104] , but it still gets its message across that there are people out there who neglect their children, and sometimes, well, sometimes a stranger needs to take that child by the hand and raise a ruckus so people realize that "Hey, there's a child being neglected and abused over here!"
Though I wouldn't recommend doing that if you see a mother yelling at her 2 year old for swiping oranges from its pyramid... lol
lumos_libros's review
I actually didn't hate this book, but for some reason I don't have any strong feelings for it. It just did not do a good job of trying to reel me in, keep me interested in what happened to Victoria and Will.
I think what really was a big turn off for me was that I thought Victoria's train of thought was not logical. Personally I wouldn't do things the way she did. In truth I wouldn't have even gotten involved the way she did because in reality she eventually was going to get caught. I mean I don't know how she thought she was going to change things. Maybe she might have changed things for all I know, but I couldn't tell you since I didn't finish it. It usually isn't hard for me to get into a story but unfortunately I couldn't get into this one.
Really disappointed because I read reviews on it and expected to enjoy the book a lot.
I think what really was a big turn off for me was that I thought Victoria's train of thought was not logical. Personally I wouldn't do things the way she did. In truth I wouldn't have even gotten involved the way she did because in reality she eventually was going to get caught. I mean I don't know how she thought she was going to change things. Maybe she might have changed things for all I know, but I couldn't tell you since I didn't finish it. It usually isn't hard for me to get into a story but unfortunately I couldn't get into this one.
Really disappointed because I read reviews on it and expected to enjoy the book a lot.
scribesprite's review
4.0
Its not the typical young adult novel. Victoria has heart where others would give up. And although I probably wouldn't do what she did I could, to some extent, understand why she did it. She learns so much during the course of the book - although its only a few days. She learns that things aren't so cut-and-dry, her life isn't really so awful, and that promises are harder to keep then she thought.
I felt for both her and Wills, who is an unbelievably great kid. Victoria didn't seem like a strong character at first to me. As things get harder however, she has to draw out her own strength to do what she thinks is right and that is to save Wills from falling though the cracks.
A very touching, heartfelt book.
And one last thing. I am so glad that a romance wasn't just stuck in for no good reason.
I felt for both her and Wills, who is an unbelievably great kid. Victoria didn't seem like a strong character at first to me. As things get harder however, she has to draw out her own strength to do what she thinks is right and that is to save Wills from falling though the cracks.
A very touching, heartfelt book.
And one last thing. I am so glad that a romance wasn't just stuck in for no good reason.
belles_bookshelves's review
5.0
I plowed right through this book, as I do most books that I like. It was hard for me to give this book 5 stars at first since it was so short, but at the end of the day that's what the book deserves. Admittedly, a lot of the plot is given away if you read the summary, but that didn't bother me since I still couldn't put the book down. I liked Victoria, even if she whined at times. She is determined to do the right thing and to keep her promises. When she finds Wills she promises to keep him safe and refuses to have him be one the kids that "fall through the cracks". Even when you get frustrated at her because she has just gotten herself into more problems you know it's the only thing she could do if she plans on keeping her promise to Wills. I liked how the book showed that there's always two sides to the story and that it also depends on how you look at situations. It shows how easily you can get into problems when you thought you were fixing them and what the meaning of a promise really is. The relationship that Victoria and Wills develop is so real and at the end sad. You know how it will probably end, and like Victoria you hold out hope for the best. A great short read.
abigailbat's review
4.0
Victoria has HAD IT with adults lying to her and breaking promises. Her dad's been letting her down ever since he moved to New York, ever since he left their family. And he wasn't there to meet Victoria's train from Connecticut. And she needed him to be there. If he had been there, maybe she wouldn't have been in such a mess. Maybe she wouldn't have taken the toddler whose mother left him in the bathroom on the train. Maybe he could have helped her figure out what to do. But he wasn't there and now Victoria is on her own with a two-year-old to take care of and a man threatening her because he thinks she stole his money. But whatever happens, Victoria's made a promise to this kid. She won't let him fall through the cracks.
I picked up this novel and didn't want to put it down. Although the premise is somewhat outlandish, Victoria felt really real to me. She's idealistic and passionate and stubborn, but she knows that she can't take care of a two-year-old forever. She reaches out for help and keeps reaching out, even when the adults around her disappoint, until she finds someone she can finally trust.
Read more on my blog:
http://abbylibrarian.blogspot.com/2008/10/book-review-jump-cracks.html
I picked up this novel and didn't want to put it down. Although the premise is somewhat outlandish, Victoria felt really real to me. She's idealistic and passionate and stubborn, but she knows that she can't take care of a two-year-old forever. She reaches out for help and keeps reaching out, even when the adults around her disappoint, until she finds someone she can finally trust.
Read more on my blog:
http://abbylibrarian.blogspot.com/2008/10/book-review-jump-cracks.html
mon_ique's review
4.0
Second time rereading and bumped off a star... but bookclub read!
Wills made this book!! He is so adorable! But I love how she wrote the bad stuff too like all the crying, diaper changing, and responsibility. The ending was kind of a downer though. What happened to The hand? Or Jake? But Loved it anyways:)
Wills made this book!! He is so adorable! But I love how she wrote the bad stuff too like all the crying, diaper changing, and responsibility. The ending was kind of a downer though. What happened to The hand? Or Jake? But Loved it anyways:)
emilyanne_van's review
5.0
I read this book in less than 24 hours. I loved the story and I became attached to Victoria and Wills. I just don't like the cliff-hanger ending; who has custody of Wills? I would definitely read a sequel to this.
trishabee2000's review
3.0
A book club book. An easy enough read that makes you wonder who is really slipping through the cracks.
spleenix's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this book, but at times had trouble connecting with Victoria?
Still an enjoyable read, however.
Still an enjoyable read, however.
rubestar's review
4.0
I loved this book. Wills/Danny was the most adorable thing and the book seemed reasonably realistic. I really did enjoy this book and I'll admit that it did get me anxious for the characters, and also may I just add that the relationship between Wills and Tee is so sweet that it brought a soppy smile to my face. I recommend this book because it really is a great book and I think people would really enjoy it.