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The Year Shakespeare Ruined My Life by Dani Jansen
1 review
catarpillarrr's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
If I had to describe this book in three words, they would be: lighthearted, soft, and cute. This is the perfect book to read in summer sitting in the lawn enjoying the sun (or that might be me dying for the weather to get warmer, southern hemisphere here!) I literally read it in a single afternoon, so it is also good if you want to read something quick.
This book is, is above all, a coming of age story, where Alison learns to face disappointment and things not working out and learns that well, that's life. Her main issue is that she is a perfectionist, and as a fellow perfectionist, I could really see teenage me in Alison.
The book is also about friendship and romance, and how to balance those two, an issue I believe lots of teenagers (and some adults even) struggle with. It's easy to forget about the world when one is in love, and this book shows how one must learn to balance your love life and your friendships.
And speaking about love, the romance in this book is the sweetest, cutest, most heart-melting thing in the world. I loved the relationship between Alison and Charlotte, it felt very real. Also, Charlotte is pansexual! It's always nice seeing representation of other types of sexual orientations
However, I have to mention that there is something a bit problematic with this book, and that is that it is somewhat implied that being a closeted queer means that you feel ashamed about your sexual orientation. In reality, there are many queers who cannot be openly queer in public, because this might threaten their safety, their housing, and even their life. Being in the closet or not open about who you like doesn't make queers less queer!
Overall, this is a fun book to read in an afternoon where you may want to pick up something light.
If I had to describe this book in three words, they would be: lighthearted, soft, and cute. This is the perfect book to read in summer sitting in the lawn enjoying the sun (or that might be me dying for the weather to get warmer, southern hemisphere here!) I literally read it in a single afternoon, so it is also good if you want to read something quick.
This book is, is above all, a coming of age story, where Alison learns to face disappointment and things not working out and learns that well, that's life. Her main issue is that she is a perfectionist, and as a fellow perfectionist, I could really see teenage me in Alison.
The book is also about friendship and romance, and how to balance those two, an issue I believe lots of teenagers (and some adults even) struggle with. It's easy to forget about the world when one is in love, and this book shows how one must learn to balance your love life and your friendships.
And speaking about love, the romance in this book is the sweetest, cutest, most heart-melting thing in the world. I loved the relationship between Alison and Charlotte, it felt very real. Also, Charlotte is pansexual! It's always nice seeing representation of other types of sexual orientations
However, I have to mention that there is something a bit problematic with this book, and that is that it is somewhat implied that being a closeted queer means that you feel ashamed about your sexual orientation. In reality, there are many queers who cannot be openly queer in public, because this might threaten their safety, their housing, and even their life. Being in the closet or not open about who you like doesn't make queers less queer!
Overall, this is a fun book to read in an afternoon where you may want to pick up something light.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
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