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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
megatsunami's review against another edition
4.0
Liked a lot of things about this book, including the portrayal of the unconventional (yet appropriate and helpful) therapist. And the love song to Girls Rock camps. And the dynamics between Sparrow and her mom (so good!). Also felt this was a very accurate portrayal of this age group (13-14) and an example of why I love working with teens.
whizardreads's review against another edition
5.0
If I could mark this 5 million out of 5, I so would.
This book is absolutely incredible and soul-baring and honest and raw and beautiful. I like to think that if middle-school me had gotten my hands on this book, I would’ve found a kindred spirit in Sparrow. Her fear of people, her love of music, her escape into books - all of it. As I read this book, Sarah Moon continually touched my heart and stirred up my soul. I just can’t properly nor adequately put into words how much this book means to me and the socially anxious human inside of me. Sparrow’s story was a reminder that even my fears and anxieties can’t stop me from flying.
This book is absolutely incredible and soul-baring and honest and raw and beautiful. I like to think that if middle-school me had gotten my hands on this book, I would’ve found a kindred spirit in Sparrow. Her fear of people, her love of music, her escape into books - all of it. As I read this book, Sarah Moon continually touched my heart and stirred up my soul. I just can’t properly nor adequately put into words how much this book means to me and the socially anxious human inside of me. Sparrow’s story was a reminder that even my fears and anxieties can’t stop me from flying.
molly_dettmann's review
3.0
Never being able to fully fit in at school, Sparrow found a friend and a safe place in the school library, but her feelings of wanting to be a bird and just fly away intensify when her school librarian suddenly dies. This event leads her to the school’s roof and then being hospitalized for a flight labeled as an attempted suicide. By connecting with her quirky therapist’s music choices and slowly opening up as well, will Sparrow continue to want to fly? Or will she finally find her place on land?
The first two thirds of this book was a little depressing. I ached for Sparrow and her jumbled up feelings. She found a place to belong, but then it was taken from her. She lost someone near to her and the her relationship with her mother became strained. Then the last third involved her at a rock camp and I kind of thought that was randomly placed into the story. How she went from listening to music and connecting to it to then playing it? It felt off to me and keeps me from rating it higher. Still a worthy addition to a middle school library for Sparrows to read and not feel so alone.
The first two thirds of this book was a little depressing. I ached for Sparrow and her jumbled up feelings. She found a place to belong, but then it was taken from her. She lost someone near to her and the her relationship with her mother became strained. Then the last third involved her at a rock camp and I kind of thought that was randomly placed into the story. How she went from listening to music and connecting to it to then playing it? It felt off to me and keeps me from rating it higher. Still a worthy addition to a middle school library for Sparrows to read and not feel so alone.
rieley's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
laurieisreading's review against another edition
4.0
Review posted on https://lauriesbookshelf.com
A few months ago I stumbled upon the book Sparrow by Sarah Moon. I was not that sure whether I wanted to read it, but decided to give it a go. On the other hand, Circe by Madeline Miller has been on my tBR for more than a year. Two totally different books, but I will bring them together in this mini-reviews post.
To be honest, I had difficulties getting used to the timeline, it took me a while before I could get the hang of it. However, when continuing reading, I really noticed Sparrow's growth and how she managed to live with her social anxiety. This book is more middle-grade than young adult, but it fits both age ranges well.
This book has been on my TBR for more than a year. I finallly picked it up and I'm glad I did. It's an easy book to read, despite the many many names of Greek gods. I still can't remember them, but that was already the case back in school, so no surprises there. I managed to finish this book in a few days and I actually have nothing to say about it.
This review was originally posted on Laurie's Bookshelf
A few months ago I stumbled upon the book Sparrow by Sarah Moon. I was not that sure whether I wanted to read it, but decided to give it a go. On the other hand, Circe by Madeline Miller has been on my tBR for more than a year. Two totally different books, but I will bring them together in this mini-reviews post.
Sparrow by Sarah Moon
- Representation: social anxiety
- Trigger warnings: an attempt to commit suicide
To be honest, I had difficulties getting used to the timeline, it took me a while before I could get the hang of it. However, when continuing reading, I really noticed Sparrow's growth and how she managed to live with her social anxiety. This book is more middle-grade than young adult, but it fits both age ranges well.
Circe by Madeline Miller
This book has been on my TBR for more than a year. I finallly picked it up and I'm glad I did. It's an easy book to read, despite the many many names of Greek gods. I still can't remember them, but that was already the case back in school, so no surprises there. I managed to finish this book in a few days and I actually have nothing to say about it.
This review was originally posted on Laurie's Bookshelf
juicedragon's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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