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honnari_hannya's review against another edition
2.0
3.5 Stars
This had a very slow start, an even slower middle, and then a super action-packed ending. The pacing was erratic and thus a little off-putting. It definitely didn't build that same sense of dread that Night Film managed to, though NF had a less fantastical premise. I also hated the "twist" at the end where Bea isn't actually a good person, because it felt like a cop out and totally unnecessary. We see enough into Bea's head to know that she's not all that perfect, or even kind when it comes down to it, and it didn't need to be driven home like that.
Was an interesting read overall, and will definitely pick up more of Pessl's works in the future.
This had a very slow start, an even slower middle, and then a super action-packed ending. The pacing was erratic and thus a little off-putting. It definitely didn't build that same sense of dread that Night Film managed to, though NF had a less fantastical premise. I also hated the "twist" at the end where Bea isn't actually a good person, because it felt like a cop out and totally unnecessary. We see enough into Bea's head to know that she's not all that perfect, or even kind when it comes down to it, and it didn't need to be driven home like that.
Was an interesting read overall, and will definitely pick up more of Pessl's works in the future.
drymming's review against another edition
1.0
DNF at 10%. I didn’t connect with the characters. I need more.
blackaliss's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
dembury's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of the best books I have ever read. I adore it. “Neverworld Wake” is dark and it hurts, but it’s also piercingly smart, pulling back layers of human nature and friendship in a completely new way.
Without a doubt one of the most unsettlingly fantastic YA novels of all time.
Without a doubt one of the most unsettlingly fantastic YA novels of all time.
ladypalma's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- 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
2.75
sinsbly's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
if i was in the neverworld i would’ve dragged everybody down with me and spent forever in there so i could consume every piece of media in this world bc im just greedy like that
my rating might be over-exaggerated but you know i have a thing for tragic doomed gays MARTHA MOVED ME !!!! THE PINING !!!! IM TORN !!! some of you just don't get it...yall r not REAL lovers
it seems i have gaydar in books too apparently bc i figured martha was a lesbian the second beatrice described her lmfao
in serious need of a tv show adaptation so the characters can be more fleshed out i need the twitter lesbians to start talking about my one-sided tragic doomed yuri ship PLEASEEE PLEASSSSSEEE
it seems i have gaydar in books too apparently bc i figured martha was a lesbian the second beatrice described her lmfao
in serious need of a tv show adaptation so the characters can be more fleshed out i need the twitter lesbians to start talking about my one-sided tragic doomed yuri ship PLEASEEE PLEASSSSSEEE
celinee04's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
eileenthecrow's review against another edition
1.0
i don't read a lot of YA and i didn't enjoy night film so you might be thinking to yourself "oh well, why would you pick it up then?" and i agree. sometimes we should stay in our comfort zones and not touch the books we feel like we will dislike. a booktuber i trusted raved about this book and said they hadn't liked night film all that much either but that this one was "different" in a good way so i decided to read it. oh boy, was that a mistake. take it from me, it's always a bad sign if you don't remember one singular character's name in a book you read 5 days ago. all i remember from this [very short] reading experience is that, when the happened i was so bored and tired that i just went "oh," and fell asleep. when i woke up, i could barely remember what the was. it's safe to say that night film was a much better book. so if you are just going through reviews before picking this one up, i'd say go for that one if you want to read something from this author.