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radioactve_piano's review
3.0
A good read, but very difficult at times (which I should give a nod to the author for how realistic the internal monologues were -- definitely made me feel uncomfortable being inside Jude's head!). It's absolutely a story of how there's someone out there for everyone, and how it's so easy to get stuck in the wrong relationship because patterns have convinced you it's the right one. (I actually loved the surprise email mid-way through from the ex's friend -- that was, quite possibly, my favorite part.)
buttermellow's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, and Ableism
elemee's review
emotional
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
4.0
ekateclark's review
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
redheadbeans's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVE this book. The core relationship is beautiful and sweet and endearing, but the way it deals with depression and anxiety and the cyclical effect of being someone who has depression, particularly in a creative field, and watching what it does to the people around us, and how that makes the depression worse (or at least doesn't help), and feeds self-defeating impulses... Ah. Painful but so well-written. And Jude's introversion and retreating to his home when it just becomes too much and self-isolating himself for extended periods was just... It's wonderfully written and such an accurate portrayal of depression.
Great book. Great read.
Great book. Great read.
coconutlavender's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-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
5.0
jennyjc's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Oh my. Sweet Jude. I almost couldn’t read this in parts; it is deeply emotional and it’s so hard for Jude to move through the world. I thought he and Faron were perfect for each other. I appreciate the author’s handling of race and mental illness.
jasminenoack's review
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
mdg1502's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.0