Reviews

Tilly and the Crazy Eights by Monique Gray Smith

abhacado33's review

adventurous challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

reyreads's review

I cried several times

skoot's review

2.0

I listened to the audio book for this one, and I really disliked the choice the Reader chose for the character voices. The pitch was to high, and took away from the otherwise laid back and jovial vibe. However, I enjoyed riding along on this road trip. I think this would make a really lovely feel good movie.

smalltownbookmom's review

3.0

Was a cute little story. The one narrator’s voice was kind of grating. If you like the 100-year-old man book it’s kind of similar. Funny old people adventures with important First Nations issues.

ellenmc07's review

5.0

This novel is simply spectacular. If you want to laugh, cry and have authentic voices, look no further. I will certainly be reading more of Gray Smith's work and the messages from this will never leave me. We can only hope to one day have such a network of people as Tilly does. Put this on your TBR pile people!! You won't regret it!

julesanne's review

4.0

3.5.

emjay2021's review

5.0

I’m looking forward to using this with my students. It’s sweet, funny, and moving. Plenty of stuff to discuss regarding Indigenous identity and trauma, history and healing.

tennisgirl27's review

3.0

The was a new section added to Overdrive at my library for books nominated for the Canada Reads awards. It sounded like a good story so checked it out. The story itself had so much potential but fell short on a few levels. I’m not sure if this is a young adult read which would explain the simpler text of the book but it just seemed the author was pressed for time and brushed over a lot of things that could have made this a really good read. Secondly this book would have been a great opportunity to educate about the history of Residential schools for the Indigenous population in Canada but it was mentioned several times in passing and lead to no emotional connection. I’m not saying I didn’t enjoy this book but it was a bummer bc it could have been a very very good book. 3.5/5

vickie101101's review

4.0

I picked this book up to read since I recently finished "Tilly" from the same author. I found this book to be an easy read that made me laugh, cry and deepened my understanding of current Indigenous issues in Canada. I found this book to be profoundly moving in sections and has left a lasting impact on me. I waited to write this review for a while after I had finished the book because I was so in awe of what I had read.

As previous reviews mentioned, there are predictable sections of this book. I also was able to pick up the plot twist early in the book. These reasons are the reason why I deducted a star from my overall rating.

linda_elaine's review

adventurous emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Such a wholesome read! Absolutely loved it! 💕