* NOTE: I received an eBook copy in exchange for my honest review... *
First off, I must say that I was somewhat misinformed as to the nature of this book (totally my fault for not reading the synopsis more closely), thinking it was geared more towards younger readers, and intending to read it along with my son. As it turns out, it could be digested by those in their late teens, but is not really a "children's book."
That being said, I found it to be a very enjoyable read, and totally fell in love with little Huxley. Mrs. Aldwin has captured the essence of a 7-year-old boy quite accurately, describing the wild imagination, bounding exuberance, world-shattering impatience and unique outlook on life and its situations as perceived at that age.
While causing many chuckles due to his often misunderstood grasping of things, seeing the world through Huxley's eyes will give you an insight that most adults seem to have lost, owing to logic and experience. Huxley sees things on a more surface level, adding no 'emotional baggage' to the equation.
I do feel that the situation with Leonard was cleaned up in a bit of a rushed way --at the very end of the book-- but other than that I thoroughly enjoyed this brief chapter in the life of Huxley.
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Much is revealed throught the eyes of a child
In this novel. the author perfectly captures the workings of a very special seven-year-old boy’s mind. Any Anglophile will enjoy this uplifting friendship novel. This cleverly told story is funny and heart-warming while touching on sensitive, contemporary issues. Told from the perspective of a child who sees what adults can’t or won’t, the behaviors of the adults in his life are revealed in a humorous way. I recommend highly.
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This Much Huxley Knows is a charming tale of a young boy’s view of adulthood. Little Huxley is seven years old and he has his own opinions and thoughts about about living the adult life, and life in general. Huxley has felt the pain of being bullied, and the sting of predjudice through his friend’s experiences. But, that doesn’t stop little Huxley from sharing his thoughts with his parents, teachers, and friends.
The characters are so real — just like your neighbors next door. They are developed well enough that you get a true sense of each of their personalities — especially Huxley. He is an innocent, but wise for his age. Huxley’s wit is delightful and his Huxleyisms are a clever play on words…Breaks-it (Brexit), Lie-bell (Libel), etc. The author’s talent really shines in the creation of all the Huxleyisms in the novel. But like everthing else, too much of a good thing can spoil the whole as it did in this novel. It was humorous at first, but then it just got to be too much, too often.
The plot is simple and straight forward with Huxley navigating life in school and home. Huxley’s life views are refreshing and honest. The author really captured the “out of the mouths of babes comes truth and wisdom” theme in this novel.
Thought I was really taken in at the first several chapters of the book, those Huxleyisms got the better of me. So, I’m probably the minority as far as ratings go. Three solid likeable stars for me.
I received a digital copy of the book form the author, Gail Aldwin. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
The characters are so real — just like your neighbors next door. They are developed well enough that you get a true sense of each of their personalities — especially Huxley. He is an innocent, but wise for his age. Huxley’s wit is delightful and his Huxleyisms are a clever play on words…Breaks-it (Brexit), Lie-bell (Libel), etc. The author’s talent really shines in the creation of all the Huxleyisms in the novel. But like everthing else, too much of a good thing can spoil the whole as it did in this novel. It was humorous at first, but then it just got to be too much, too often.
The plot is simple and straight forward with Huxley navigating life in school and home. Huxley’s life views are refreshing and honest. The author really captured the “out of the mouths of babes comes truth and wisdom” theme in this novel.
Thought I was really taken in at the first several chapters of the book, those Huxleyisms got the better of me. So, I’m probably the minority as far as ratings go. Three solid likeable stars for me.
I received a digital copy of the book form the author, Gail Aldwin. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2022
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