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amwebster70's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. so touching. I couldn't put it down.
melissa_bookworm's review against another edition
5.0
What a great book, not only wonderfully written but also visually engaging. Oskar was such an innocent narrator, and the perspectives of his grandparents were equally intriguing. I will be recommending this to as many people as I can.
gigua's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
lucasloredo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
marahill14's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 ⭐️ - Ultimately a story about grief, and as someone who has resonated with grief themes lately, I’m surprised I didn’t like this more. I think the quirkiness of how the book was written often distracted me, and being 2 decades and half a country away from 9/11 made it hard to remember the weight of the event. Beautiful ending though!
pufarina's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
3.85
errski's review against another edition
4.0
This story spans multiple generations and follows multiple storylines. The main plotline follows Oskar, a child I believe 9years old, who misses his father and finds a key and goes in search of the owner of this key, believing it will lead him to learning more about his father. The rest of the book is told in the writing of letters from other characters in the story. As the plot unfolds we learn more about other characters and how they play a part in Oskar's and his father's story. The writing is really powerful, it brings forth feelings as Oskar deals with grief and the unknown in his own way. This book shows readers the importance of life and sharing your feelings with others. Telling people you love them and how small moments matter. I don't want to spoil the plot, but I liked the book and am excited to discuss with my book club.
ladybrewsalot's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25