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Wonder (Wonder, #1)
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R.J. Palacio

Michael Finocchiaro's review

Nov 28, 2019

it was amazing

bookshelves: young-adult, american-21st-c, novels, fiction, made-into-movie

Wonder was a fabulous children's story about accepting differences and the courage of being yourself. Auggie was born with a severe facial deformity and is going to attend a real school for the first time entering 5th grade. We meet his sister Via, his parents, and his growing group of friends at the new school. We learn of his difficulties in fitting in and feel our heartstrings pulled when he overcomes each challenge that life puts in his way. Written from the perspective of Auggie as well as the other folks that cross his path during this tumultuous year, it is a moving and educational book which I highly recommend.
The movie is wonderful as well!

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Reading Progress

November 25, 2019 – Started Reading

November 25, 2019 – Shelved

November 25, 2019 – Shelved as: to-read

November 25, 2019 –

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November 26, 2019 – Shelved as: young-adult

November 26, 2019 – Shelved as: american-21st-c

November 26, 2019 – Shelved as: novels

November 26, 2019 – Shelved as: fiction

November 28, 2019 – Finished Reading

January 13, 2020 – Shelved as: made-into-movie

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message 1: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars

28 nov. 2019 13:04

There’s a movie?!? Wow, I’ll look for that!

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message 2: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars

28 nov. 2019 15:29

DVD on order for the movie from 2017 with Julia Roberts! Will let you know what I and the kids think!

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message 3: by Sophie (new)

29 nov. 2019 14:55

Nice review!

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message 4: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars

29 nov. 2019 15:21

Thanks ;-)

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message 5: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars

10 déc. 2019 15:37

Yes, both me and my kids loved it even if it deviated from the book and Julia Roberts’ acting was abysmal

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message 6: by Astrid (new)

10 déc. 2019 16:42

@MichaelFinocchiaro Bold move dissing Julia Roberts like that considering how many love her. Personally, though I've seen her do some very good work at times, I think she's one of the most over-rated actors in Hollywood. Don't like her myself though she won't stop me from seeing a movie that I might be interested in. Not sure I'd bother with this one though.

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message 7: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars

10 déc. 2019 17:12

@Astrid. It is a kid's movie. She was just poor in this one. I agree that she is overrated. I mean, Pretty Woman was OK, but I don't think anyone is going to claim that she is Meryl Streep.

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message 8: by Astrid (new)

10 déc. 2019 17:45

Yeah, being a kid's movie is exactly why I said that I'd probably never watch it. Sounds like a good story though, so maybe. Reminds me of an old friend of mine, so it's got that going for it.

I never really cared for Pretty Woman. Can't stand Richard Geer because the guy is always so sappy that I often cringe when I see him in a film. Julia has been good in a few other movies like Steel Magnolias and Erin Brokovich, but for the most part, she just annoys the heck out of me.

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message 9: by Michael (new) - rated it 5 stars

10 déc. 2019 17:53

I am with you there. I think perhaps my interest in Pretty Woman may have been at last least partially prurient if I am entirely honest.
The book is worth it though, Astrid. It is a light read and a very good story, even if it is classed as YA.

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message 10: by Abigail (new) - rated it 5 stars

22 déc. 2019 23:21