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evie_0108's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
madelynhope's review against another edition
4.0
[ 3.5 ??? ]
i love max, so this was a fun read, and i loved reading about her life before hawkins and seeing things from her perspective. however, some parts of the book dragged especially when it was just a summarization of what happened in the show.
i love max, so this was a fun read, and i loved reading about her life before hawkins and seeing things from her perspective. however, some parts of the book dragged especially when it was just a summarization of what happened in the show.
hamletsskull's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I must unfortunately come to the terrifying conclusion that Max Mayfield is me and I am Max. The only flaw is that I can't skateboard but I keep trying to rectify it. It's a bit more "plot of the show from an alternate perspective" for my tastes, but Max's perspective is a good and useful one, so I let it slide. Also her internal monologue cuts in with a lot of flashbacks to how she ended up Like This. (Her dad being a bored, bookie? incredible)
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This books still makes me want to study Billy Hargrove like a bug. I must come to the conclusion that this is indeed my toxic trait.
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This books still makes me want to study Billy Hargrove like a bug. I must come to the conclusion that this is indeed my toxic trait.
kimball_hansen's review
2.0
These novellas are getting worse and worse with even less content. The first two were good. These last two weren't very entertaining at all.
nienscel's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
slow-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
3.0
go_maggs_go's review against another edition
2.0
This has been my least favorite of the Stranger Things novels so far. The previous two were brand new adventures for our characters, but this one felt like so much of what we've already seen onscreen, just told from Max's POV. I still enjoyed it, and I liked the insight into who Max is as a character, but not as much as the other so far.
exploradora's review against another edition
4.0
***3,5 stars***
This is the third book in the "Stranger Things" Extended Universe. As the title hints at, it explores Max's past, while also rehashing events we've seen already in season 2, but seen through her eyes. It's basically half prequel, half retelling.
The story's well written and I think that Brenda Yovanoff captured Max's spirit and personality perfectly. We also get to see an emotional depth to Max's family, something that was missing from both season's 2 and 3 of the series; as well as much needed information and character background for Billy. I can't make up my mind if I think he's just a rotten person, or if I actually understand him and see the reasons why he is the way he is
This is the third book in the "Stranger Things" Extended Universe. As the title hints at, it explores Max's past, while also rehashing events we've seen already in season 2, but seen through her eyes. It's basically half prequel, half retelling.
The story's well written and I think that Brenda Yovanoff captured Max's spirit and personality perfectly. We also get to see an emotional depth to Max's family, something that was missing from both season's 2 and 3 of the series; as well as much needed information and character background for Billy. I can't make up my mind if I think he's just a rotten person, or if I actually understand him and see the reasons why he is the way he is
rystonlentil43's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.75
I love Max and this was a great reinforcement of that, but it got ridiculously repetitive, like there was a minimum word count and the book didn't have enough plot of its own to support it. Sophie Amoss did a good job reading; I'd probably have given up otherwise.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Racism
silversomber's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse