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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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:
Yes
Such a good book for a short read. The accuracy of the grief and coping felt so accurate and heart wretching- many tears were shed.
I wish his redemption was a bit longer but even still it was really a great read.
I wish his redemption was a bit longer but even still it was really a great read.
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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:
Yes
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I don’t think I’ve ever cried reading a book. This was just so heartbreakingly beautiful. I wouldn’t recommend it if you are not in a place to take the emotional damage this will cause.
Definitely not what I expected from this book, it’s my first by the author and I loved it even if it took me on a different journey than I anticipated and such a quick read too.
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Sexual assault, Car accident, Alcohol
I'll be honest, this was a beautiful portrayal of grief... to a point. It plays into how when you lose someone it can be a great struggle to let them go and the mind will go through constant hurdles to try to protect you. I liked how this element can spark discourse. That said, in the end, it just kind of made Eric look like a crazy person with major delusions.
It felt like many of the characters were there to create a plot that didn't contribute much to the story arc. The story seemed to lose what it was trying to do and had to desperately pull all of the strings together in the end in an attempt to make it make sense.
The queer and BIPOC representation in this book was fantastic. It dove into the complexities of both in a modern urban US setting. I loved how it was done and addresses how queer BIPOC people can still hold prejudices towards people who they relate to.
After finishing this book, I don't fully understand who/what Haru is. I thought I did but the ending just had me entirely confused. If you've read this book and understand the ultimate conclusion, I would love to hear it.
In sum, if you are looking for a queer BIPOC story about grief this one could be perfect for you. It brings about a lot of important topics and guides you through how the stages of grief can be presented. That said, the story does kind of "get lost in the sauce" for lack of a better term, at times.
It felt like many of the characters were there to create a plot that didn't contribute much to the story arc. The story seemed to lose what it was trying to do and had to desperately pull all of the strings together in the end in an attempt to make it make sense.
The queer and BIPOC representation in this book was fantastic. It dove into the complexities of both in a modern urban US setting. I loved how it was done and addresses how queer BIPOC people can still hold prejudices towards people who they relate to.
After finishing this book, I don't fully understand who/what Haru is. I thought I did but the ending just had me entirely confused. If you've read this book and understand the ultimate conclusion, I would love to hear it.
In sum, if you are looking for a queer BIPOC story about grief this one could be perfect for you. It brings about a lot of important topics and guides you through how the stages of grief can be presented. That said, the story does kind of "get lost in the sauce" for lack of a better term, at times.
emotional
hopeful
sad
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:
Complicated
I’m sobbing
No self-respecting Chicagoan would call the Sears Tower by any other name.