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bookin_w_tues's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
I'm not sure what to make of this book or how to rate it.
The writing felt extremely juvenile, but the subject matter was very mature. The story was jarringly violent at times. In fact, considering the intended audience, I would even say it had some gruesome moments.
A lot of the story was definitely commentary on climate and industry. I don't mind commentary in middle grade at all. In fact, I think it's best to introduce young readers to commentary as early as possible. That being said, the book felt preachy at times, but perhaps, that would read differently as a middle grader.
All this to say, I didn't really enjoy it, but I had no major issues with it. 🤷🏼♀️
The writing felt extremely juvenile, but the subject matter was very mature. The story was jarringly violent at times. In fact, considering the intended audience, I would even say it had some gruesome moments.
A lot of the story was definitely commentary on climate and industry. I don't mind commentary in middle grade at all. In fact, I think it's best to introduce young readers to commentary as early as possible. That being said, the book felt preachy at times, but perhaps, that would read differently as a middle grader.
All this to say, I didn't really enjoy it, but I had no major issues with it. 🤷🏼♀️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Gun violence, and Violence
saltycoffee's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death
racbuckallew's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Very cute! We enjoyed this read and are looking forward to watching the movie. Bothered me a little that he made the robot a woman and then seemed to not know what to do with her other than make her a mother. Also the amount of gun use at the end was unexpected? But it was touching and we cried. I wish there were bunnies
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death and Gun violence
ishallbethebookmaster's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I absolutely loved this book and there is not enough words to describe how amazing it is. I just can't wait to read the rest of the series. Also I may or may not have cried multiple times while reading this book.
Update : I have now watched the movie I think it nice to watch and I recommend it. But I will say is that the movie does go of course from the book. Spoilers for the movie/book I guess fink becomes pretty important in the movie while loudwing is not mentioned once i think. The bear siblings also seem to be know where in the movie. There are more things that differ from the movie and book. But i think that is enough before i get out of hand.
Also after a while of me thinking I prefer the movie but the book is still amazing.
Update : I have now watched the movie I think it nice to watch and I recommend it. But I will say is that the movie does go of course from the book. Spoilers for the movie/book I guess
Also after a while of me thinking I prefer the movie but the book is still amazing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Gun violence
Minor: Death
manda_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
In this book, a robot named Roz gets stranded on a deserted island. She must brave the elements and befriend the island residents to make her new reality a home. Once she settles on the island, Roz faces her cryptic past. This book promotes community building.
Overall, this book is meh. I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. I only read it so I could watch the movie later.
Overall, this book is meh. I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. I only read it so I could watch the movie later.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Gun violence, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Bullying and Injury/Injury detail
noura's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Minor: Gun violence
ymziegler's review against another edition
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Read this because my student recommended this to me! This was such a sweet read. :) I found Roz relatable as an autistic person reading about her sort of learning how to mask, but in a different way. I loved the bonds she formed and the community she built. I loved this sweet book so much. 💞🤖🍃🪿
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Gun violence
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Bullying
chezler24's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
So cozy and endearing. I picked this audiobook because it was relatively short and I wanted to take a crack at the book before watching the movie; however, I was not expecting to be so attached to a robot and her gosling son. Peter Brown gave such life to this island and its cast of animal characters (special shoutout to the thespian opossum). I can't wait to read the other books in the series. Highly recommend it if you need good found family vibes. This book felt like a nice, warm blanket on a cold, dreary day - and I am not just saying that because of the impending winter storm that's hitting Houston in roughly 24 hours.
“If you stand in a forest long enough, eventually something will fall on you. And Roz had been standing in the forest long enough.” - I'm including this quote just because I chuckled when I heard it.
“If you stand in a forest long enough, eventually something will fall on you. And Roz had been standing in the forest long enough.” - I'm including this quote just because I chuckled when I heard it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, and Gun violence
Moderate: Death of parent and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Bullying, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
regnistegra's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
eebeck's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and Death of parent