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bgay09's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Abortion, and Toxic friendship
grunbean's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I haven’t read a book like it before, so it is hard to describe. I think what makes it so good to read is the characters and the tightly written narrative. No character is uninteresting, and the way Reid is able to make a story in this interview format is so interesting.
It will make you laugh, and it will make you sad. I would really recommend it
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Violence, Vomit, Abortion, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
looseleafellie's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
All of the characters felt realistically flawed, though some were certainly more likable than others. Daisy Jones in particular really started getting on my nerves, but I liked how she learned her lesson by the end. On the other end of the spectrum, Camila was literally perfect. Fabulous, no notes. And Billy ... well, I did want to reach into the book and slap some sense into him sometimes, but I appreciate his strength of character after he pulled himself out of his deepest hole.
I also appreciated the song lyrics at the end of the book -- it made the world seem more real. Of course, they changed all the lyrics for the show adaptation, but that's to be expected since Taylor Jenkins Reid presumably isn't a professional songwriter.
I'm currently watching the show adaptation, and so far I definitely prefer the book, but that's nothing new. It's still cool to see parts of a story I enjoyed come to life.
CWs: Abortion, alcohol abuse, anxiety, infidelity, depression, drug use/abuse, eating disorder, pregnancy, self-harm.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Infidelity
Moderate: Eating disorder and Self harm
Minor: Abortion and Pregnancy
leyendoentremontanias's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Self harm, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Terminal illness, and Abortion
Minor: Vomit
readwithjules_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Drug use
Minor: Self harm and Abortion
rachelmerrie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cursing, Self harm, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Physical abuse
creativelifeofliz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, Abortion, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
ptoridactyl30's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Infidelity
Minor: Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Abortion, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
lauriebee23's review against another edition
4.5
My only gripe was i don’t like ambiguous endings so i would have liked a bit more of an air of resolution and finality BUT i understand the writing choice of leaving it as it was left.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
erynn223's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Self harm