Review of A Bloody Book
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Review of A Bloody Book
[Following is a volunteer review of "A Bloody Book" by Chris Bowen.]
A Bloody Book follows a 13-year-old boy, Maxx, as he reflects on his difficult journey through life thus far. He chronicles some of his most notable experiences with poverty, a dysfunctional family, and school life as he contemplates why people stop caring. It is an original take on a coming-of-age novel that centers on an uncommon narrator that is typically written off due to age, poor appearance, and not doing well in school.
I enjoyed the stylistic mode of writing employed by Chris Bowen that made the book read like speech with the short syntax and non-linear storytelling, which made the book an engaging read. The author’s adoption of the point of view of a 13-year-old also helped to convey the often-overlooked emotional intelligence and situational awareness of children. As a result, A Bloody Book encourages adults to have empathy when dealing with adolescents and draws young readers in because they are treated with respect. The use of honesty throughout the book helped to make the book feel relatable through the sincerity of emotions even if I had never been in a similar situation in my life.
There was nothing that I particularly disliked about this book. I did yearn for more to read, but I think that the short length is purposeful in aiding in the readability of this book, which is more important than providing additional content.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. A Bloody Book is a well-written and engaging book that can serve as solace and an inspiration for people that have faced similar situations. The book masterfully expresses difficult emotions such as anger, regret, hope, and despair while keeping in character of a teenage boy. It was an all-around enjoyable book to read that gave me moments of laughter, shock, and sadness.
A Bloody Book is a great book for mature middle schoolers and teenagers that are going through a difficult time with school or family life because it provides a story that they can relate to or reflect on. It is also written in an uncommon style that can help reluctant readers become engrossed in reading. I also think that this book would also be beneficial for adults in occupations that deal with children. It’s important to remind adults that children also have complex lives, and kids that are labeled as “bad” should not be written off without inquiring about the causes of their behavior. It also reminds adults that their words and actions can have a large impact on children even if they seem small, so it is important to be intentional rather than operate from assumptions.
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A Bloody Book
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A Bloody Book follows a 13-year-old boy, Maxx, as he reflects on his difficult journey through life thus far. He chronicles some of his most notable experiences with poverty, a dysfunctional family, and school life as he contemplates why people stop caring. It is an original take on a coming-of-age novel that centers on an uncommon narrator that is typically written off due to age, poor appearance, and not doing well in school.
I enjoyed the stylistic mode of writing employed by Chris Bowen that made the book read like speech with the short syntax and non-linear storytelling, which made the book an engaging read. The author’s adoption of the point of view of a 13-year-old also helped to convey the often-overlooked emotional intelligence and situational awareness of children. As a result, A Bloody Book encourages adults to have empathy when dealing with adolescents and draws young readers in because they are treated with respect. The use of honesty throughout the book helped to make the book feel relatable through the sincerity of emotions even if I had never been in a similar situation in my life.
There was nothing that I particularly disliked about this book. I did yearn for more to read, but I think that the short length is purposeful in aiding in the readability of this book, which is more important than providing additional content.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. A Bloody Book is a well-written and engaging book that can serve as solace and an inspiration for people that have faced similar situations. The book masterfully expresses difficult emotions such as anger, regret, hope, and despair while keeping in character of a teenage boy. It was an all-around enjoyable book to read that gave me moments of laughter, shock, and sadness.
A Bloody Book is a great book for mature middle schoolers and teenagers that are going through a difficult time with school or family life because it provides a story that they can relate to or reflect on. It is also written in an uncommon style that can help reluctant readers become engrossed in reading. I also think that this book would also be beneficial for adults in occupations that deal with children. It’s important to remind adults that children also have complex lives, and kids that are labeled as “bad” should not be written off without inquiring about the causes of their behavior. It also reminds adults that their words and actions can have a large impact on children even if they seem small, so it is important to be intentional rather than operate from assumptions.
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A Bloody Book
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