I read R.J. Palacio's Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories a bit ago, but I decided today to finally sit down and type up a review. I gave it 4 out of 5 stars on my Goodreads account, because while I was not as in love with it as Wonder, it was still very well written. I loved getting to see the points of view from characters whose P.O.V wasn't as vital to the story line in Wonder.
This story shows you the world of three people who all interacted with Auggie at one point or another. The first is Julian, the bully throughout Wonder. In the beginning, Palacio states that this isn't to excuse his behavior; Julian is a bully, that much is true, but it gives him more depth (and it also shows a potential change of character). I found that one to be the most interesting, though the other two included in the book were also entertaining and showed how Auggie affected other people's lives.
If anyone has read and loved Wonder, I definitely recommend checking this out next if only to immerse yourself into that world again. I hope Palacio writes more in the future, because she does her craft so beautifully.
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