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olivia_reads1904's review against another edition
5.0
This book was not what I expected. I never thought it would be rock but truly I had no idea what kind of music it would be. The only thing this book was unclear about is was if Sparrow was suicidal. I don’t think she was but that once when she was on the roof after her first time on a the roof she thought about it. She didn’t do it (duh) but I think she thought it.
bergaliciousdef's review
5.0
This one got me right in the heart. ♡ I didn't get it for a while, but I was bawling by the end.
posies23's review
5.0
I loved this book! I don't want to say too much about it, because I think this is the sort of book that is best experienced without many expectations or information about it.
So, in vague terms, this is the story of a girl sent to see a therapist after a perceived suicide attempt. It follows her journey of self-discovery and fills in the backstory of what led up to her attempt (which she denies as actually being an attempt.)
But it's also about much more than that. It's about the power of literature and music. It's about family and friendship. It's about trying, failing, and trying again. It's a wonderfully diverse and inclusive book, too, in all the best ways.
Really, really worth reading, especially for middle school and high school readers. (But hey, I'm a middle-aged guy and I loved it, so it's clearly got a broad appeal!)
So, in vague terms, this is the story of a girl sent to see a therapist after a perceived suicide attempt. It follows her journey of self-discovery and fills in the backstory of what led up to her attempt (which she denies as actually being an attempt.)
But it's also about much more than that. It's about the power of literature and music. It's about family and friendship. It's about trying, failing, and trying again. It's a wonderfully diverse and inclusive book, too, in all the best ways.
Really, really worth reading, especially for middle school and high school readers. (But hey, I'm a middle-aged guy and I loved it, so it's clearly got a broad appeal!)
libwel's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
morganrondo's review
4.0
I enjoyed reading this book and Sparrow's descriptions of her struggles. However, it felt like the first third and the last third were two completely different books that the middle third didn't really connect. But I did really like Sparrow and Dr. Katz as characters.
keitacolada's review
emotional
hopeful
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
3.0
shandra_s's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.75
hansenillustrations's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
3.0
literaryk's review
5.0
This book gripped my heart faster than any book I've read in the last few years. You really feel for Sparrow and her situation. The rock camp was so awesome too. Feel good ending as well without being too "fairy tale" about it.
abibliophobicbibliophile's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75