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ifwyshay's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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? Yes
5.0
i read this book in one day. this book has made me feel something i still cant explain. i will never stop thinking about this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Deportation, Hate crime, Racism, Cultural appropriation, Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Toxic relationship
rosalie_gonzalus's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, Grief, and Hate crime
rayne_1906'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
3.5
Audiobook 8 hours 3 minutes - A lot of this book felt repetitive, like the same things were being said over and over, and a bit too slow-paced, but I think this is partially down to the fact I listened as an audiobook. I absolutely loved the scenes narrated by the external narrator - I thought they were a unique piece of storytelling and well-written, letting you see into the life of side characters that you'd never give much thought to otherwise. I liked the ending, that it wasn't happy but it wasn't necessarily sad either, it felt realistic. There were other parts that felt a bit too unrealistic though. The book dealt with coincidence vs. fate, but having the same interviewer/lawyer? That seemed too far-fetched by far. However, all in all, this book was enjoyable to read, just not the best thing in the world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Racism, and Misogyny
Moderate: Car accident, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
jasmine_0206's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.75
This book is amazing. Like They Both Die at the End, it shows so many perspectives/POVs. From the two main characters to the parents and histories and even the subway driver. But somehow the author makes everything connect in the end so beautifully to really show that everyone and everything has a story.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Hate crime
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