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brobot94's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
3.75
ariatari's review against another edition
2.0
Overall, just meh. Meh story, meh ending, meeeehhhhh... although I will give it credit for having this guy turn his life around, most of the time it isn't so easy. I'd know.
veelaughtland's review against another edition
4.0
What a lovely little novel.
I read this because I'm teaching it to my S1 class, and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. I'm a bit old for most books aimed at kids, but this one was a treat. I felt myself getting extremely emotionally involved in Jimmy Kelly's troubles - even had moments reading it on the bus where my eyes were welling up for him!
The characterisation is very good in this, and the progression of not only Jimmy's character but the character of his main bully Victor was very well done.
A real heartwarming read, I'd urge anyone to read it if they fancy something simple and sweet.
I read this because I'm teaching it to my S1 class, and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. I'm a bit old for most books aimed at kids, but this one was a treat. I felt myself getting extremely emotionally involved in Jimmy Kelly's troubles - even had moments reading it on the bus where my eyes were welling up for him!
The characterisation is very good in this, and the progression of not only Jimmy's character but the character of his main bully Victor was very well done.
A real heartwarming read, I'd urge anyone to read it if they fancy something simple and sweet.
verity_____'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
avidreader_123's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
jodi_xo's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Good book. Read this when I was like 14/15. Decent read I guess, personally wouldn’t read it again but it does tackle subjects such as fat phobia, bullying and harassment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
canadianbookworm's review against another edition
4.0
Very good book about body image and confidence
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