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onemorechap's review against another edition
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Midnight Sun by Trish Cook offers an initially cute and realistically naive portrayal of adolescence, capturing the heartwarming awkwardness of youth. However, midway through, the writing felt forced, losing the natural flow of emotions. The characters, though somewhat one-dimensional, didn't bother me, but the plot seemed to dissipate. The ending left me puzzled, not in terms of happiness or sadness, but rather a sense of "why this kind of ending?" Drawing parallels with Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon, both share a similarly nonsensical conclusion. To be fair, Midnight Sun deserves credit for sheding light on xeroderma pigmentosum, offering valuable insights into the condition. However, I found the portrayal somewhat embellished, as the impact on its patients seemed overly idealizedUnfortunately, despite the promising start, Midnight Sun isn't a story I would revisit.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, Cancer, and Death
forka's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Terminal illness, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
elizabeth_delozier's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
This was not a favorite for me, though I was clearly not the target audience for this book. The target audience seems younger than the typical YA book. The writing sometimes feels like reading a young-girl's journal, which was not enjoyable for me, and was highly predictable. This book is heavy on the poor communication trope, which is also not my favorite.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content
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