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Re: Overall rating and opinion of "Swimming in a Sea of Stars" by Julie Wright
Posted: 27 Sep 2023, 18:58
by Gabrielle Norconk
God this book made me cry. I really loved the part when a character made an effort to connect with another character and they felt that they said something really stupid but in reality the effort really positively affected the receiver. They did a great job of talking about suicide, in a really realistic way of a sudden moment of everything being too much, when is common to happen with trauma like hers and PTSD, without romanticizing it. I would literally recommend this book to every preteen and teenager. It is such an important conversation to have, and it shows how everyone has something that they struggle with and no one's life is perfect.
Re: Overall rating and opinion of "Swimming in a Sea of Stars" by Julie Wright
Posted: 28 Sep 2023, 21:48
by Alicia Tickler
I finally got to reading this book and am so happy that I did! I was happily surprised to discover the multiple perspectives. I love how the author was able to weave their experiences together together. I think it would be a great read for young adults. Cliché as it sounds, they exist for a reason. Everyone is going through things they don’t talk about and you never know when a small act, or a kind word can make a big different.
Re: Overall rating and opinion of "Swimming in a Sea of Stars" by Julie Wright
Posted: 28 Sep 2023, 21:51
by Alicia Tickler
Gabrielle Norconk wrote: ↑27 Sep 2023, 18:58
God this book made me cry. I really loved the part when a character made an effort to connect with another character and they felt that they said something really stupid but in reality the effort really positively affected the receiver. They did a great job of talking about suicide, in a really realistic way of a sudden moment of everything being too much, when is common to happen with trauma like hers and PTSD, without romanticizing it. I would literally recommend this book to every preteen and teenager. It is such an important conversation to have, and it shows how everyone has something that they struggle with and no one's life is perfect.
I couldn’t agree more! This book did a fantastic job in making the characters’ issues relatable while covering difficult topics that many young people are hiding every day.
Re: Overall rating and opinion of "Swimming in a Sea of Stars" by Julie Wright
Posted: 29 Sep 2023, 08:47
by Dauria04
I recently finished reading this book which I believe helped me reflect on my mental state. It reminded me that life is worth living, and we should all aim to be kinder to one another. You never know what the other person might be going through, so it's important to treat everyone with compassion.
Re: Overall rating and opinion of "Swimming in a Sea of Stars" by Julie Wright
Posted: 21 Oct 2023, 00:53
by Kibet Hillary
I enjoyed reading this fascinating book, as I found it not only thought provoking but also packed with valuable lessons. One of the most vivid imagery I still remember was one struggling to stay afloat while there are others watching on the shore.
I gave the book a perfect rating, 5 out of 5 stars.
Re: Overall rating and opinion of "Swimming in a Sea of Stars" by Julie Wright
Posted: 26 Oct 2023, 18:00
by Kutloano Makhuvhela
The book was open and wasn't that hard to comprehend. It's subject matter was very sensitive and I was glad to find that the author handled it with such delicacies. The length of the book left a sweet taste in my mouth. I would rate it four out of five stars and think I would recommend it to my closest friends.
Re: Overall rating and opinion of "Swimming in a Sea of Stars" by Julie Wright
Posted: 28 Oct 2023, 03:23
by Oscar Zereta
I learned a lot about parent-children relationship from reading this book. I had an insight of the consequences of poor communication between family folks. It was enjoyable read, I had a great time.
Re: Overall rating and opinion of "Swimming in a Sea of Stars" by Julie Wright
Posted: 29 Oct 2023, 09:08
by Donaldo cris
I appreciate the book's focus on teenage suicide, and I'm particularly fond of the cover page and the author's writing style, which uses straightforward language. As for dislikes, there's nothing I can think of that stands out
Re: Overall rating and opinion of "Swimming in a Sea of Stars" by Julie Wright
Posted: 03 Nov 2023, 03:29
by Jenipher Owino
I think this book deserves a 5 out of 5 star or even more if it existed because it was very thoughtful to me as i was reading i learnt alot of positives mindsets that has changed my mind.
Re: Overall rating and opinion of "Swimming in a Sea of Stars" by Julie Wright
Posted: 14 Nov 2023, 01:06
by Roderick Voss
I will rate it 5 out of 5 stars because it is a story of love, family, and redemption, with a healthy dose of mystery and suspense thrown in for good measure. It also has a fast-paced plot and its unique blend of genres. I recommend it to readers of all genres.
Re: Overall rating and opinion of "Swimming in a Sea of Stars" by Julie Wright
Posted: 23 Nov 2023, 08:04
by Brian Otwane Obunga
This deserves a 5 star as it thought me alot and the pacing and the proofreading was all excellent.
Re: Overall rating and opinion of "Swimming in a Sea of Stars" by Julie Wright
Posted: 24 Nov 2023, 03:39
by Melody Otieno
This book deserves ba higher rating as it alot of moral lessons to be thought