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thatnatiam's review against another edition
4.0
I would rate this 3.5 because the first half was super slow, but once it picked up I really enjoyed it. Very deep and somber book that explores a teenage boy and his experiences leading him to grow up, as well as how we deal with grief and move forward in the face of heartbreak.
angreadsalot's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
megreed20's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
kristintravers's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
beckca03's review against another edition
4.0
Great book. Mystery was somewhat predictable but I throughly enjoyed the story and the writing. Will be reading others by him!
kaallen's review against another edition
reflective
sad
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
4.5
gramorwal's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
valentinavc's review against another edition
3.0
It was definitely giving To Kill a Mockingbird, especially the father character; and the fact that the first half of the book was extremely slow. For me it was even less relatable considering it’s a boy’s coming of age story with the cliches of experiences like the sneaking a peek of the neighbor’s bra, first time seeing a naked woman, hearing about sex, first experience with violence etc. Personally I’ve had enough of it.
The later half of the book became more interesting to read at least, and comes with its own slightly predictable twist and turns. Overall it’s a nice story, a bit too religious for me (I should’ve known from the title, my bad).
The later half of the book became more interesting to read at least, and comes with its own slightly predictable twist and turns. Overall it’s a nice story, a bit too religious for me (I should’ve known from the title, my bad).
amwebster70's review against another edition
4.0
This was a good book and a nice read. The mystery, whodunnit portion of the book is slightly predictable for me. But I really liked the characters and the sentiment of the story.