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Sunny by Jason Reynolds

staciam's review against another edition

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5.0

Best audiobook narration I've heard! Guy Lockard, I'm a fan. Jason Reynolds, it seems like you know how match talent well with your talent -- nice pick / great writing!

blogginboutbooks's review against another edition

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4.0

I listened to the whole Track series in 2022 except SUNNY because I mistakenly thought it was the last book, not the third. Oops! Reading the books in order doesn't matter a whole lot, actually, but anyway, I have now finished the series and I love it.

SUNNY focuses on long-distance runner Sunny Lancaster. He's a bright, fun character who continually describes himself as "weird." What he means by weird is creative and energetic with a body that craves movement and a mind that beepops here, there, and everywhere. To me, Sunny is charming and lovable. Because of that colorful personality, Sunny's story is upbeat and funny. It also has a poignancy to it thanks to the grief that he and his father carry so heavily. The novel is about Sunny facing that sadness and healing from it. So, while SUNNY is an engaging, smile-inducing story, it's also a moving tale that tugs at the heartstrings. Like all of the books in this series, it's entertaining, empowering, and enjoyable. It's just got a little extra sparkle because of Sunny's well...sunniness.

I've listened to this whole series on audio because the narrator, Guy Lockard, does such an incredible, authentic job of bringing these voices and stories to life. At the end of this audiobook, both Reynolds and Lockard talk about producing the Track series as well as about their long-time friendship. It added some interesting extra insight into the books and their creators.



martacava's review against another edition

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Però com pot ser absolutament tant genial aquesta sèrie de llibres juvenils???

brandypainter's review against another edition

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3.0

review to come

hulahoopes's review against another edition

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5.0

I agree with Jason’s mom. This is my favorite.

lmasondcroz's review against another edition

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5.0

Another amazing book by Jason Reynolds! Sunny’s story is so vulnerable and authentic. I listened to the audiobook and (if possible) I think it was even better than the award-winning audiobook version of “Ghost” in this series. Guy Lockard did a great job portraying Sunny’s rhythm and sound effects. Can I give it more than 5 stars?

mckinlay's review against another edition

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3.0

i listened to the audiobook and the guy who narrated it really brought Sunny to life. and Sunny was weird! but i loved him! i need to reread all these books back to back once the last one is out. but for now i'm going with 3.5 stars.

reading_rachel's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5...this is my least favorite of the Track series so far but man, Jason Reynolds still delivers. Sunny has such a strong voice, and part of me just wants a little more. Can’t wait for Lu!

alliereads's review against another edition

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2.0

Listened as an audiobook.
2.5 stars
I did not enjoy this one as much as the first two in the series. I understand that it was written to show how different Sunny is to the rest of the kids. It was a little startling at first. I think I have come to the conclusion that I do not enjoy novels as if they were diary entries.

kkdemarco's review against another edition

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5.0

I laughed. I cried. I love this series & Jason Reynolds!