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chaoticbeing's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was told by the author that I have read the book more than him. Extremely gripping. You forget that you’re reading a piece of fiction and not the main character’s personal journal. Great entry point for people looking to read historical/realistic fiction.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Terminal illness, Alcoholism, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Physical abuse, Bullying, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Ableism, Sexism, and Animal death
madzie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Schmidt crafts a beautiful coming-of-age story about the power of art and community. At the heart of the story, Schmidt writes essential themes for young adults and adults alike about the origin of pain and how it drives our interactions. Every moment of the book feels perfectly real, including the lively and loveable characters. The quick-paced writing style works very well in its favor, reading like a middle schooler's thoughts and allowing the story to flow naturally. Schmidt deeply touches his audience, at times even making me cry (a hard feat for a writer).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Bullying, and Cancer
Moderate: Alcohol, War, Alcoholism, Ableism, and Physical abuse
Minor: Medical content
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