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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
I found this really thought-provoking! It's focused on trauma and how life changes with loss and disabilities. McGinnis mainly explored the theme of love, whether it was parental, sibling, friends or love interests with the main character and it was interesting to see how the character dealt with these relationships throughout his life. I really enjoyed it!
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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I zoomed through this, and it was a real restraint to keep to the read along dates that I was taking part in because I just wanted to keep reading
Imperfect characters? Boy did I get a load. I loved the rollercoaster of Jarred and Jack’s relationship, from the flashbacks to the present, and I learnt a lot from what was brought up about disability in this. This is not quite a memoir, but there are some similarities between our main character Jarred and author Jarred and there were points where you really felt like the writing was becoming a cathartic process. His words really touched me.
I also love the use of comedy, it’s perfectly balanced in scenes that would probably have been a tear-jerker and you can really hear the sarcastic voices of the characters in your head.
The fact that this is a debut blows my mind, as I feel like with his writing quality, McGinnis has been writing for years.
I zoomed through this, and it was a real restraint to keep to the read along dates that I was taking part in because I just wanted to keep reading
Imperfect characters? Boy did I get a load. I loved the rollercoaster of Jarred and Jack’s relationship, from the flashbacks to the present, and I learnt a lot from what was brought up about disability in this. This is not quite a memoir, but there are some similarities between our main character Jarred and author Jarred and there were points where you really felt like the writing was becoming a cathartic process. His words really touched me.
I also love the use of comedy, it’s perfectly balanced in scenes that would probably have been a tear-jerker and you can really hear the sarcastic voices of the characters in your head.
The fact that this is a debut blows my mind, as I feel like with his writing quality, McGinnis has been writing for years.
Excellent read. I really couldn’t wait to devour every word. It is the book I wish Catcher in the Rye was. Humourful, well paced. Slotting in the past and present to reveal the damaged whole. Am going to be watching the clock for his next book. Just a pleasure to read.
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
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:
Yes
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Violence, Death of parent
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes