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kayalilyhayes's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
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
4.25
jenn_k_reads's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
slow-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
3.75
calllmekali_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
pnreads's review against another edition
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
itskaylasg's review against another edition
4.0
I have mixed feelings about the different parts in Reel.
Dessi Blue Sections: Initially, I thought this was an amazing idea. The scenes they were filming linked to real life. I still believe that. Since I used audible, I was able to hear her singing and everything. I think it was a great addition, but toward the middle/end i found myself less interested in those sections.
Terry Drama: I get it 100000% why this was included. It actually made my mouth drop at her audacity. I think a few of these parts, however, could have been cut. The book seemed very long.
Canon/Neevah: i enjoyed them and their relationship. It was genuine love from the beginning and I was always rooting for them. I love Canon’s respect for women, his closeness to his mother and his bluntness. Neevah’s confidence and strength stuck out to me.
Overall, this was a good book. I think the only thing I would do is tighten it up length wise.
Dessi Blue Sections: Initially, I thought this was an amazing idea. The scenes they were filming linked to real life. I still believe that. Since I used audible, I was able to hear her singing and everything. I think it was a great addition, but toward the middle/end i found myself less interested in those sections.
Terry Drama: I get it 100000% why this was included. It actually made my mouth drop at her audacity. I think a few of these parts, however, could have been cut. The book seemed very long.
Canon/Neevah: i enjoyed them and their relationship. It was genuine love from the beginning and I was always rooting for them. I love Canon’s respect for women, his closeness to his mother and his bluntness. Neevah’s confidence and strength stuck out to me.
Overall, this was a good book. I think the only thing I would do is tighten it up length wise.
4evaluvaofbooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Essentially a love story but also pulls you in with the sub-story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness
Author describes MS & Lupus throughout book. Could be triggering you’ve lost someone to this.gabisgoodreads's review against another edition
4.5
i really enjoyed this read! i loved the take on black cinema, the connection to the civil rights movement, highlighting how lupus impacts people differently, & neevah & canon were very likable characters. the only reason that it’s not 5 stars for me is because i felt the internal dialogue got a bit repetitive at times, & i wish we got to see the movie being finished & the reception to it. however, still a wonderful book!
honeycoveredpages's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0