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caris's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
chandlerlupo's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
annalores's review
emotional
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
4.5
nikkib5's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
A story about the loss endured and the fear about potentially losing your life for a group in Boys Town Chicago in the 1980s and how that trauma can still be making an impact on the lives of those who did not lose their lives (as well as the family members who those who lost loved ones) over 30 years later. Great story.
erinag02's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.75
ashleycvirga's review against another edition
3.0
You can’t write about the AIDs epidemic without a significant Lesbian character. There were three vague references to lesbians… “two dykes kissing” but not one mention of their pivotal support in these events. Otherwise this would have been a five star read for me.
sallyscriv's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
klbroderick's review against another edition
4.0
you need some patience with this book but please please keep reading- once you’re in, you’re in.
this book is heartbreaking yet inspiring— so so so good i cant say enough good things about it
this book is heartbreaking yet inspiring— so so so good i cant say enough good things about it