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theladydoor's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Probably the last time I’ll reread this book. It’s still quite fun and fast-paced, but it’s now impossible for me to ignore the author’s incel vibes.
arjohnson5623's review against another edition
5.0
It's been a long time since I've been so absorbed by a novel, and all of the things I've heard about this one are 100% true. Gripping plot, likable (and unlikeable) characters and a climax that left me feeling absolutely satisfied. 10/10, would absolutely read again.
asriram's review against another edition
3.0
The book was a fine book. Started out slow, but slowly picked up. The characters were all fine. While the plot was engaging, all of the 80’s pop culture references hit you like a brick wall, which then reaches out and punches you several times.
I went in expecting to dislike this book. Instead, I found myself enjoying it. It’s still nowhere near as good as some of my favorite books, but it was perfectly fine. I found myself engaged and interested from around the end of Part 1 though the rest of the novel.
I went in expecting to dislike this book. Instead, I found myself enjoying it. It’s still nowhere near as good as some of my favorite books, but it was perfectly fine. I found myself engaged and interested from around the end of Part 1 though the rest of the novel.
boseags's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
clgunning's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
inta_kovalenko's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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? N/A
4.0
verylargeants's review against another edition
5.0
I love the way that Cline is such a huge geek but his imagination and creativity is what brigs it all together into a good story.
danijoy's review against another edition
4.5
4.5 stars - I could barely put this book down from beginning to end! This book was like a mix of Hunger Games and Willy Wonka added with tons of 80s video game and pop culture references. My mistake was watching the 2018 movie right after finishing the book. They changed so many plot points and I was very disappointed. Therefore, be warned: If you’re a big fan of the novel, don’t go into the movie expecting a completely faithful adaptation.
eponym13's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
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