Goodnight, Boy (Paperback)

from CatherineHsu

This was a poignant and beautiful story - definitely not what I was expecting. The topics talked about are serious, but the voice - that of a child - has such a unique touch of innocence that really makes the book that much more heart-wrenching and powerful. Because of the writing style, I am sti...

from bookczuk

Exquisitely written, but for me, exquisitely unsettling. Goodnight Boy is the story of JC, who was separated from his family at a young age, separated from life as he knew it when the earthquake shook his world in Haiti. He comes to the US as the adoptive (sort of) child of an American couple, wh...

from Jmbusa

I won this advanced reading copy from Librarything. I loved the format, which made it very easy to read. I loved the story, even though much of it was so sad. I did feel like the narrator sounded like a much younger boy than he was. I thought this was a very good read and would recommend it.

from harleyqgrayson02

I received Goodnight, Boy by Nikki Sheehan. This is an ARC copy of the book. I received this book through Librarything.com for a honest review. I found this book to be sad but also a learning experience. I love the boy and dog relationship.

from BrandiLynne

I received this book through librarythings' giveaways. I was really looking to reading a book from the viewpoint of a Haitian orphan and his dog. I enjoyed JC's character, and hearing his backstory. For me the book dragged a little in places, and the ending was wrapped up a little too quickly. Ov...