toreadistovoyage's Reviews (1.58k)

My son came home and told me he was doing a school project about John Lewis. I knew the basics about Lewis. However, I didn't know enough to be able to discuss him at length. I remembered this three-book series and checked them out. And, after reading March: Book One, I am glad he chose Lewis for his project.

March: Book One is a very well-done graphic novel. Engaging artwork. Layered storytelling. The perfect blend of heart, social commentary, gravitas, and humor. Graphic novels are not usually something I gravitate towards, but I couldn't put this one down. Lewis was pivotal in the Civil Rights Movement; his story should be required reading.

My son really enjoyed this book. It's the right amount of creepy for a just turned 8-year-old. This book also set up book three rather nicely. I'm seeing a bit of character development, but I would love to see a bit more.

This was....horrifying. Totally unbelievable but also totally, unfortunately, believable. Despite how graphic and naseauting this was, I could not stop listening. The ending will haunt me for some time. The whole premise will haunt me for some time. Please check trigger warnings - just about everything awful that could happen does.

A heartfelt and often powerful collection; some poems much more memorable than others. 

This was clever, fun, intricate, well-plotted, and had a very interesting ensemble cast of characters. I am very interested in seeing where this series goes.

REREAD

I think it helped knowing what was going to happen this time. The relationship drama was still annoying, but I knew it was there. I wasn't bored this time, but it may be because I was more focused on details/gathering info to make predictions for book three. It may also have been more engaging listening to the audiobook. 

My 7yo enjoyed this. I think it scared him a bit, as there were a few times he asked me to stop reading (although, he may have just been really ready to go to sleep). The premise is interesting. I hope as the series progresses there is a bit more character development. 

An engaging literary mystery. I was hooked through most of this book. The ending wasn’t really a let down, as it was entirely realistic and plausible, but it didn’t wow me like the first half of the book. I love how this book explored language and linguistics, family history and dynamics, secrets and loyalty, and, to a certain extent, living through a pandemic (set in June of 2020). This story is layered, full of foreshadowing, and has rich character development. 

What did I just read? This was…unsettling. Cringey. Somehow both relatable and not at all relatable. 

Rejection is a series of short stories that are interconnected. The ending ties everything together in a truly unique way.