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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
I read this book years ago after my mum bought it for me as "a more grown up book". I was really into fantasy at the time so I remember reading the title and blurb and instantly thinking that it wasn't for me. But because my mum gave it to me I felt she had to see me reading it and I actually loved it.
Just as my mum intended, this was a real coming-of-age book for me. I can't remember specifics about the story but I know I demolished the book and afterwards I found myself never really reaching for any "children's" books again other than to reminisce.
I found this book recently when organising my bookshelves and immediately found myself wanting to read it again just for the nostalgia. Unfortunately, my TBR shelf is overflowing and I need to make a bit of headway there first!
Just as my mum intended, this was a real coming-of-age book for me. I can't remember specifics about the story but I know I demolished the book and afterwards I found myself never really reaching for any "children's" books again other than to reminisce.
I found this book recently when organising my bookshelves and immediately found myself wanting to read it again just for the nostalgia. Unfortunately, my TBR shelf is overflowing and I need to make a bit of headway there first!
It was an ok book. I read it because it was a nominee of the gateway awards. I liked the story but hated the protagonist. It's about a girl whose in an accident and she gets amnesia. It's how she puts her life back together again.
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Full review [here].
There's...a lot going on in this book. And not all of it good, or handled with the nuance certain issues deserve. I finished mainly because I *had* to for an upcoming Book Selection meeting for Battle of the Books. Do not recommend.
There's...a lot going on in this book. And not all of it good, or handled with the nuance certain issues deserve. I finished mainly because I *had* to for an upcoming Book Selection meeting for Battle of the Books. Do not recommend.
Good main character but the rest of the characters were a bit cliched. Same with the story- I could tell where it was headed, but Naomi kept me interested.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It would have been unfortunate if we had experienced something similar to what Naomi went through, but @gabriellezevin made it an enjoyable read. Writing something sad in a fun and engaging way is a real challenge, and the author did it wonderfully. I loved the story and the pacing; it wasn't too slow or too fast. Some scenes were quite emotional. The characters were well-written and felt realistic. At times, I found myself wishing that some of these characters existed in real life, which shows how much they stayed in my mind. Overall, it was an amazing journey reading this book.
Naomi falls down the school stairs, hits her head and loses the last four years of her life. Interesting concept, right? She doesn't remember her boyfriend, doesn't remember who her friends are at school - will she go on an interesting journey of self discovery?
Well, not really. Naomi discovers she wasn't the nicest person in the world prior to her accident, and then continues on to be not the nicest person in the world after her accident. In fact, I quite disliked her towards the end of the book. I rate this reading experience bleh.
Well, not really. Naomi discovers she wasn't the nicest person in the world prior to her accident, and then continues on to be not the nicest person in the world after her accident. In fact, I quite disliked her towards the end of the book. I rate this reading experience bleh.
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
pretentious and sad but it feels comforting, major AO3 angst coded or something
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicide, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes