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popthebutterfly 's review for:
How Do You Live?
by Genzaburō Yoshino
emotional
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:
Complicated
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: How Do You Live?
Author: Genzaburo Yoshino , Bruno Navasky (Translator)
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 4/5
Diversity: Japanese MC, side characters, and culture
Recommended For...: young adult readers, historical fiction
Publication Date: October 26, 2021
Genre: YA Historical Fiction
Recommended Age: 13+ (parent death mentioned)
Explanation of CWs: Parent death is mentioned.
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
Pages: 288
Synopsis: How Do You Live? is narrated in two voices. The first belongs to Copper, fifteen, who after the death of his father must confront inevitable and enormous change, including his own betrayal of his best friend. In between episodes of Copper’s emerging story, his uncle writes to him in a journal, sharing knowledge and offering advice on life’s big questions as Copper begins to encounter them. Over the course of the story, Copper, like his namesake Copernicus, looks to the stars, and uses his discoveries about the heavens, earth, and human nature to answer the question of how he will live.
Review: For the most part this was a great read. The book was so sweet and charming, as it focused on the questions a curious child might have at a young age. I thought the book was well written and that it had great character development.
However, I did think that some of the topics discussed (not mature ones, but like about philosophy and astrology) would be a bit over the head of some young audience members, but if they want to give it a shot who am I to judge?
Verdict: It’s good!
Book: How Do You Live?
Author: Genzaburo Yoshino , Bruno Navasky (Translator)
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 4/5
Diversity: Japanese MC, side characters, and culture
Recommended For...: young adult readers, historical fiction
Publication Date: October 26, 2021
Genre: YA Historical Fiction
Recommended Age: 13+ (parent death mentioned)
Explanation of CWs: Parent death is mentioned.
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
Pages: 288
Synopsis: How Do You Live? is narrated in two voices. The first belongs to Copper, fifteen, who after the death of his father must confront inevitable and enormous change, including his own betrayal of his best friend. In between episodes of Copper’s emerging story, his uncle writes to him in a journal, sharing knowledge and offering advice on life’s big questions as Copper begins to encounter them. Over the course of the story, Copper, like his namesake Copernicus, looks to the stars, and uses his discoveries about the heavens, earth, and human nature to answer the question of how he will live.
Review: For the most part this was a great read. The book was so sweet and charming, as it focused on the questions a curious child might have at a young age. I thought the book was well written and that it had great character development.
However, I did think that some of the topics discussed (not mature ones, but like about philosophy and astrology) would be a bit over the head of some young audience members, but if they want to give it a shot who am I to judge?
Verdict: It’s good!