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tah_014'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Drug abuse, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Addiction, Sexual content, and Drug use
Moderate: Grief, Pregnancy, Violence, Abortion, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Death
funkylitchick's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Drug use and Drug abuse
Moderate: Pregnancy and Abortion
Minor: Violence
mindsplinters's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Most of the characters were messy and, often, downright unlikeable at various points but it made sense. These were bigger than life personalities and we were not meant to identify with them. Sympathize, maybe. Worry about them, castigate them, definitely. But they are not the sort of character you hang out with and have a nice chat. They're far too narrow-focused to be good company. Which actually made it interesting in the final chapter when we found out what everyone was up to post-band, post-fame.
To be 100% honest, though... I liked The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo better. :)
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Violence, and Abortion
audreyariane'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 and Drug abuse
Moderate: Violence and Sexual content
neliasbookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Medical content, Addiction, Abortion, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Grief, Emotional abuse, Death, Cursing, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Medical trauma, Violence, Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Alcoholism
audreyariane'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
4.5
Graphic: Addiction and Drug abuse
Moderate: Sexual content and Violence
katlanmechele's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
I had so much to say about everything. About everyone. I annotated the mess out of this book. The characters are perplexed and sometimes you root for them, and sometimes you want them to get what the hell they deserve. As we tend to do with people in our own lives. The story explores so many different avenues of life. You root for these people to grow and learn as you would a brother or a sister. Billy is complicated, Daisy is arguably even more complicated. But, the real star of this book for me is Camilla. She represents in many ways the woman we hope we never have to be, and in other ways the woman we hope to become. She sees people for who they are. Past her own pain and disappointment, she can see you. She is the true anchor of this story and she made me cry several times throughout this book.
To me, Daisy and Billy represent two people who love the idea of each other. But, bonding over brokenness doesn't make you soulmates. It just makes you two broken people who understand each other. It is not always the person that you are attracted to, but what they bring out of you or what they see in you. For Billy, Daisy represents a freedom he thinks that he wants. A freedom the thoughts in his mind have convinced him he will never have. Even if he gave it all up, he'd always wonder about what who and what he left behind. For Daisy, Billy represents a man who saw her and didn't want to run at the first glimpse. He knew her in ways no one ever has, and she was able to tell that he knew her without him having to say as much. But, sometimes people can see you so clearly, because they recognize that darkness from a mile away. It once lived in them. The semi-truck doesn't have to flash it's lights at them for them to know, it's headed straight for them.
You watch the characters fight with themselves, with those they love, and with the things they think they're unworthy of. In the end, I believe it's a story about being bold enough to love people as they are. Your heart will break, mend, and leap for the characters in this book. They remind us that most of us just want to be seen.
Moderate: Grief, Alcoholism, Abortion, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, and Violence
apthompson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Drug use, Abortion, Addiction, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Pregnancy, Sexism, Misogyny, and Sexual content
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Violence, Blood, and Eating disorder
zoeysdigest's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
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🎯 Some of the characters' growth and admission of failures as they recount their past.
🤔 The front part was slightly too long and draggy, which made enjoying the book difficult. But once you're past Daisy's past and the band's starting days it gets easier.
🤔 The events taking place could feel slightly repetitive
Graphic: Sexual violence, Drug abuse, Violence, Infidelity, Drug use, Addiction, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Abortion
daydaybookbay'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
There are so many characters involved in this novel, but they are all so distinctly different from one another, you have no problem keeping them straight. Warren is the comic hero of the story. With all the dark themes, his character lightens the mood.
I started flipping to the back of the book where the lyrics of the songs are printed. Each time they mention a new song, I go back and read the lyrics. I think it helps create a better understanding of Billy and Daisy's actual feelings and emotions.
I absolutely loved reading this book. It was fun and uplifting while also being dark and self-reflecting. I hate this feeling I have connecting with Simone. It makes me sad on a personal level, but I think that's why her quotes stick with me so much.
Check the TWs if you have concerns, but I definitely-100%-recommend this book.
Graphic: Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Drug use, and Addiction
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death, Abortion, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Infidelity
Minor: Chronic illness, Pedophilia, Injury/Injury detail, Terminal illness, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Sexual content, and Blood