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garnethalo's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Alcoholism, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Chronic illness, and Miscarriage
hmbrokaw's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Sadder than I anticipated, but a cute read
The ending is incredibly corny but also cute, so who am I to complain?
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Addiction, Cancer, Miscarriage, Death of parent, and Drug use
morgan_trainer's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Moderate: Abandonment, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Drug use
Poor handling of advocating for children in foster care, Ill-prepared for trauma informed carebeckalette's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Minor: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Death of parent, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Cursing, Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Grief, Drug use, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, and Domestic abuse
georgiagirl1315's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Drug use, Sexual assault, Drug abuse, Pedophilia, Abandonment, Child abuse, Child death, Homophobia, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Miscarriage
rylaenna's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Minor: Child abuse, Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Cancer, Chronic illness, and Homophobia
yvo_about_books's review against another edition
4.75
"Always remember that the only wishes ever granted are the wishes of brave children who keep on wishing even when it seems no one is listening because someone always is. Someone like me. Keep wishing. I’m listening."
I kept hearing fantastic things about The Wishing Game, and after I saw it was nominated for the Goodreads Choice Awards I decided to give in and finally read it as I hadn't read ANY of the fiction nominations yet. I'm glad I did, because I can definitely understand the love for this story now! Whimsical, heartfelt, sad, hopeful... It is hard to put this story in a neat little genre box, but I can guarantee it will win over your heart and take you on the most incredible journey. There is a lot to love in The Wishing Game... I don't want to give away too much of the plot, but what I can say is that if you love a bookish story, you will be in for an absolute treat. Both the Clock Island books, its author AND illustrator play a key role in the plot, and I loved how it showed the power and importance of books for children and adults alike. The descriptions of the Clock Island itself are wonderful, and it gave the whole story that whimsical and magical realism feel without overpowering the plot. The story was a lot heavier and sad than expected, but this was balanced with moments of hope and even a dash of romance. The characters are a true delight, and part of the reason this book works so well... This is a story that will stay with me for a long time.
Graphic: Abandonment, Death of parent, Death, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Chronic illness, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Miscarriage
melchncookies's review
- 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
Cozy mystery.
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Drug use, Cancer, Child death, and Miscarriage
kencil's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Drug use
kpflea's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Child death, Drug abuse, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Cancer, Death of parent, and Drug use
Minor: Miscarriage