Reviews

Solitaire by Alice Oseman

cafe_con_cass's review against another edition

5.0

Alternate title: An Even Better Perks of Being a Wallflower

leagermanotta's review against another edition

4.0

Thanks for this book, Alice Oseman. In the words of one of my students (17yo girl) who really identified with Tori, “it feels like Alice Oseman wrote a story about me”. I’m trying to find similar books to recommend her (YA fiction, mental health, friendship, etc.). If anyone has ideas. Thank you!

sophieg1508's review against another edition

emotional informative mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

cantwelll's review against another edition

reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

mari_goldz's review against another edition

3.0

Not my favorite book to read, but it was good to learn more about Tori. I happened to read this shortly before vol 5 of heartstopper, which worked out well for the timeline of events. Made some things in vol 5 make sense immediately to me.

monahelene04's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• 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

5.0

gottenatom26047's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

panicbutton's review against another edition

5.0

To think I almost DNF’ed this in the first couple chapters. Makes me feel so much better about my depression and relationships. 

Also, I hate Becky. I knew too many Becky’s. “I’m not going to apologize because I did nothing wrong” after kissing your supposed best friend’s brother’s homophobic bully who punched him a couple days ago. Yeah right.

caspertheeghost's review against another edition

2.0

it's not terrible, but you can definitely tell this is a debut by a 17 year old. the only issue with it really is that it's just a bit cringey

famuswolfe's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0