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je7emiah's review against another edition
5.0
I’m writing this review on behalf of my five year old, who reads/listens to the Wonderbook version almost every day. It almost feels like a member of the family.
Do I enjoy listening to Nate’s thoughts and opinions? No. But the love my son has for this book is five star love and I feel obligated to represent that.
Do I enjoy listening to Nate’s thoughts and opinions? No. But the love my son has for this book is five star love and I feel obligated to represent that.
theoblongbox's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't find this book as funny as the other books in the series. It was more heartwarming than anything. Nate found a way to work out a difficult situation with a student that he was having issues with. I think the book has a good message and it was nice to see Nate score a win in the romance department. Overall, the book just wasn't as comedic as other books in the series have been.
goldripred's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Fun book. With some hefty lessons like you should give people a second chance and an ability to redeem themselves.
nguyen_vy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
jenmangler's review against another edition
2.0
I've finally got around to reading a few of the Big Nate books and am going to review them together with one review. My biggest sticking point is that I don't particularly like Nate. He's a bit of a jerk. I get not every kid likes school, or likes his teachers, but Nate really goes over the top in his disdain for school and for adults that never seems to go away. I have a problem with that. While it's not up my alley, I can see why this would be a book that middle school students would enjoy and I can think of several students who might like the series.
mrsandwitch77's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kirbymetoo's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
cupcakegirly's review against another edition
4.0
*Guest review by the 11 year old*
Audio: This was my first Big Nate audiobook. I liked the narrator, he did a really good job.
Story: I've enjoyed all of the other books in the series. In this one, Nate and Randy both like Ruby and they get in trouble for fighting over her. They have to go to peer counseling and are stuck being partners for different activities. In the end, they aren't really friends, but they do figure out how to get along with each other.
Audio: This was my first Big Nate audiobook. I liked the narrator, he did a really good job.
Story: I've enjoyed all of the other books in the series. In this one, Nate and Randy both like Ruby and they get in trouble for fighting over her. They have to go to peer counseling and are stuck being partners for different activities. In the end, they aren't really friends, but they do figure out how to get along with each other.
miketheboy89's review against another edition
4.0
It's always fun to come back to this series. It's fun, it's juvenile, and yeah, sometimes Nate is actually kind of an asshole, but I was pleasantly surprised here. He actually has to deal with some of his assholery. Not only that, but there's a really sweet plotline of conciliatory friendship between former enemies that took me by surprise. It probably doesn't go into depth as much as it could, but what more do you expect from this book? Relatively mature themes and emotional highs and lows really raise the Big Nate bar here. I loved it.