Wonder

Title: Wonder
Author: R.J. Palacio
Series: Wonder #1
Genre: Contemporary, Middle Grade
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 320
Reason Read: Book Club
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My Thoughts

I had no idea what WONDER was about when I first started reading it. I had heard so many good things about it and I agree with all of them. It was one of the best books I’ve ever read. It has so much good in it and I think everyone should read it–both kids and adults.

I don’t think I’ve cried more reading a book than I did with this one. And, I cried all different kinds of tears. Sad ones, happy ones, shocked ones, confused ones, and mad ones. I felt every emotion while reading this book.

I liked that Auggie’s story was told from different POVs. I appreciated more POVs than others. I loved being in Auggie’s head because, of course, only through him can you know what it’s like to be him. I also loved being in Summer’s and Jack’s heads because they were Auggie’s best friends at school. I also liked being in Vi’s head and hearing what life was like to have a brother like Auggie. Justin’s and Miranda’s POVs were just kind of meh to me. My edition also had the bonus POV from Julian and I’m really glad I got to read his for different reasons than the others.

Auggie was an inspiration to me. He took everything in stride. He had his moments like any person would, but he was so positive and so forgiving. I love that the main take away from this story is to be kind.