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idksian's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
One of the greatest books I have ever read. A beautiful dissection of heartbreak and the grief that comes with it
wannabesenpai's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
3.75
Longform nonfiction narrative is not my usual kind of read but I tried it out because of a soft spot I have for the writer, having listened to her on a podcast for the last few years. Jessie Stephens is a great writer whose voice is well-suited to this style of narrative. There are some beautiful expressions that she puts onto feelings that I have felt, wanted to articulate, but could never. The "characters" are wonderfully fleshed out in their desires, flaws and relatability. This is definitely a book to read to understand your own hurt and longing, and to know you're not alone.
lillihayes's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. Jessie has completely captured the visceral feeling of heartbreak. So much so that I had to put it down for a little bit because I began to feel in my body the pain that was my first heartbreak. That doesn’t sound like something you want to feel but... it is? Jessie so incredibly and artfully articulates the parts of being human that no one ever truly opens up about. The parts that you have felt in your darkest moments where you don’t believe anyone else has ever quite felt like this. I wish I had this book when I’ve been heartbroken and quite literally heart sick. Anyone who has ever felt that feeling (read: everyone) should read this book. It’s painful at times, yes, but it really does remind you that you’re not alone in this feeling. It’s also just a beautiful piece of writing. Read it!
edwarddtaylor's review against another edition
5.0
This book hurts so much!!!!
Although it's non-fic it reads like the most beautiful novel and I loved and hated all of the people as if they were my friends. I found myself throwing the book down at some points because I just COULDN'T with some of the decisions that were made
Although it's non-fic it reads like the most beautiful novel and I loved and hated all of the people as if they were my friends. I found myself throwing the book down at some points because I just COULDN'T with some of the decisions that were made
samanthajemima's review against another edition
2.0
Didn't get the hype around this book and struggled to finish it.
felicitythereader's review against another edition
4.0
Great read, although it did remind me how painful heartbreak can be.