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smuts's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
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? No
4.5
lisa_granshaw's review against another edition
5.0
I loved these characters so much! It’s such a beautifully written book, an Aussie classic!
erica_hamilton's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
becmackney's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful, harrowing piece of Australian fiction. I recommend this to anyone and everyone!
laroche79's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
iznaya's review against another edition
5.0
Jasper Jones felt like reading Bridge to Terabithia, but with all that I know now as an adult. I felt like a voyeur into the conversations of young people, but as it's set in a time before I was born I felt less intrusive, somehow.
The twists in the story were most welcome and unexpected. The exploration of emotions was refreshing. Not to mention 'that' cricket scene. I have never understood the draw to cricket before or after reading that!
The twists in the story were most welcome and unexpected. The exploration of emotions was refreshing. Not to mention 'that' cricket scene. I have never understood the draw to cricket before or after reading that!
mbabcock529's review against another edition
5.0
One of the few books that I enjoyed reading so much that I made myself ration it out. While it was difficult to put down once I settled in to read, I wanted to savor this story so much that I refused to return it to my aunt in a reasonable amount of time. Lenders beware
patrick2024's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
Quick read. Satisfying full story.
nitely's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
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
3.75