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kkabore's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.0
While I was reading the Blue Shoe my favorite character was Sofia. Because she always had hope for Hap and stayed with him during the book. My favorite part in the book would be when Hap reunited with his dad, because I was excited that he got what he came for and he finally saw his father again. The story was a very mysterious book because random things would happen and I didn't know what would be the consequence for these things. Sometimes I think Hap made some selfless decisions and I think he was being reckless so it was hard to hope for the best in some situations. I would give this book to someone who enjoys mysterious books and would like a little bit of tension and suspicion.
sclinch915's review against another edition
3.0
Not bad, loved the illustrations. I liked the story, it was different, but I felt that there were giant plot holes.
abby_gail_noel's review against another edition
5.0
I have seen a lot of reviews on the Blue Shoe that read far too much into the intricacies of the story telling and I think that it cheapens what the book is meant to do. When a first read it, I remember that I wanted the feeling it gave me to last forever. Even though I had never read it before, reading my old, secondhand copy gave me a strange feeling of nostalgia. It made me feel like I was a small child again, hearing a fairy tale for the very first time (a feeling that is all too rare once we are grown up). I think the main thing I would like to say is that the book is a short, easy read. Although this may not be an instant favorite of everyone who reads it, it surely was for me, and there is no harm in spending little to no time and money on a book that might be the same for you.
wiseowl33's review against another edition
3.0
It had me til the end. I thought the end was a bit difficult to swallow. But loved the story until then. The characters are endearing, the plot (til the end) was good. I enjoyed the way the story was written. But just wasn't as happy with the end.
alissabar's review against another edition
4.0
This was an enjoyable, quick read. The story was creative with great lessons on friendship and tolerance.
libscote's review
3.0
MSBA Nominee 2010-2011
I liked this book. A mysterious blue shoe is in a cobbler's shop. Everyone who sees it wants it. And just what is happening on the mysterious mountain that overlooks the village?
I liked this book. A mysterious blue shoe is in a cobbler's shop. Everyone who sees it wants it. And just what is happening on the mysterious mountain that overlooks the village?