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Highly Illogical Behavior by John Corey Whaley

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booksawyer's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • 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

4.0

Highly Illogical Behavior took me by surprise with how much I enjoyed it. This book had me hooked the whole way through, rooting for Solomon and wondering how everything would turn out in the end. I loved every little detail of this book from Solomon’s relationship with his grandmother, to the regular Star Trek references. Solomon felt like a fully developed individual with hobbies, preferences, and an entire life built for himself inside his house.

I did find the character Lisa to be a bit frustrating at times. However, her behavior being morally questionable is the point, so I think not enjoying her character is appropriate in some ways. 

Although the climax of the book was sudden and happened rather quickly, I overall enjoyed the way the story wrapped up and I felt satisfied with the conclusion. 

I definitely recommend you check out this book if you have not already!
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sallytiffany's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring relaxing sad fast-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

5.0

So incredibly good! I loved the storyline and the way that it kept you on your toes so often. I thought the ending was unfortunate but I didn’t take off stars because the rest of it was amazing. The descriptions of panic attacks are incredible. 
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rb5373's review

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emotional sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

The characters were far too unlikable, with selfish motives that end up getting the characters everything they want without much consequence. The anxiety portrayal falters in a lot of places, and the ending was very anticlimactic.
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bitsandbobsdivination's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I really enjoyed this one! I’d been meaning to read it for awhile now, but then the pandemic hit and reading about a boy stuck inside didn’t sound as good… But! I feel it was the perfect time for me to read it! 

I’ve been learning more about my own mental health lately and how it has limited me in this pandemic in similar ways to him in the book and just like him I’m finding more reasons to push myself to go out more. To take the risk despite my brain screaming at me not to. 

I’m seeing friends, going to book stores, getting out and testing the waters. His story really has inspired me and also made me feel less crazy about it all and seen a bit more. 

I took one half star off for just wishing it was longer and that the two other characters got more time to be better fleshed out especially with the mom. 

Either way though, I truly enjoyed and got a lot out of it. Would definitely recommend 💛✨
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