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xshu1's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
phoenix2's review against another edition
3.0
'Foster' is a novella about a child who goes to live with a 'foster' family for a while and there she finally receives attention and love.
The story is quite short and, at least for me, it needed just a few more pages to aid with the emotional connection. Still, the little things the girl and her new family were doing, even their everyday chores, were interesting to follow and it was nice to discover the dynamics of the society through them.
The story is quite short and, at least for me, it needed just a few more pages to aid with the emotional connection. Still, the little things the girl and her new family were doing, even their everyday chores, were interesting to follow and it was nice to discover the dynamics of the society through them.
matt_thebookseller's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
marianne_m's review against another edition
5.0
Such a short story for how deeply it broke my heart.
ach_nessie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-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
Beautiful images, poetic in style, could feel the heartbeat of the characters/story.
tjreadsalot's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
auroraboreyalis's review against another edition
5.0
I devoured this story in one sitting outside in the afternoon sun. It's beautiful and lush. Succinct and poignant. I have a soft spot for "found family" and this emotionally lit me up like a Christmas tree. Wise takeaways to ruminate over some nice, hot tea and nurse that little creature called gratitude for the Mr. and Mrs. Kinsella's in my life.
padraigmm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bree_of_the_woods's review against another edition
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death