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liliths_lemontea's review against another edition
5.0
it‘s been two months since i‘ve started this book…with a looong break in between. And i feel like this last hour of reading has been very important to me. Charlie and Sam and Patrick have helped me to figure things out… i do love this book <3
bumbleyybee's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
crysbooks's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
lindih's review against another edition
3.0
This was weirder than I expected it to be. Nevertheless, I enjoyed more than I thought.
After reading this, I now understand why it’s considered a classic, but I don’t understand why it’s considered YA when there’s so much explicit stuff in here. I guess it’s because Charlie is in high school and learning to navigate life as a teenager that makes it YA, but at the same time, it felt too graphic at times, especially with some of the other characters’ relationships and partying.
I absolutely loved Bill the teacher. Especially by the end when he tells Charlie how special he is and that it was an absolute privilege to teach him?? Uggh so sweet. Not going to lie, I was a bit concerned where his friendship with Bill was going, but I’m very glad it was kept as a wholesome relationship.
It kind of broke my heart how Charlie couldn’t seem to be able to navigate certain social constructs and how easily he seemed to be influenced. I guess it makes sense for his character because of the impact that Michael’s suicide had on him and also what his aunt Helen did (oh my gosh that was so sad!!!).
The concept behind being “infinite” was so intriguing. It kept being used as “when we were infinite,” like past tense, thus contradicting the idea of being “infinite.” I think that really shows just how much stock we put into certain times of our lives. It may seem like forever—in both a positive and negative light—but in hindsight, it isn’t, and although those moments never truly leave us, we can carry them with us rather than let the “old days” drag us down. I hope that makes sense and that I took away from that quote accurately.
I think the ending was perfect and fit so well with Charlie’s character. I’m still confused as to who he was writing to, but maybe we’re not supposed to know; maybe it’s all of us. It was a bit difficult to understand the point of the book as I was reading it because to me, it felt like a teenager going through peer pressure and figuring out life, but the ending makes it clear. Despite all the difficulties in life, as long as we keep going and surround ourselves with people who love and care about us, everything will be okay. Because by the end, Charlie made it. And that’s key.
babygreenbean's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
killallrockstars's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tianave's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I read the 20th edition and got a letter which was set 20 years later. Sometimes no closure is good closure
issylaycock's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
keda_xcx_'s review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I read this book for the first time when I was 14 and now I’m reading it at 22 as I read I felt so connected to Charlie. This book is beautiful it’s heart wrenching and tells what it often feels like being a teen that’s different. This book put so much in to prospective for me and I think it’s a great book for not only teens but for those in their 20s as well.