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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This cover is stunning and I quite liked the authors’s prior book.
The authors’s note explained a lot - but I think this book suffered from being marketed incorrectly and publishing basically forcing the author to explore the same themes as their last book.
That being said, I’d read another book by Dustin Thao.
The authors’s note explained a lot - but I think this book suffered from being marketed incorrectly and publishing basically forcing the author to explore the same themes as their last book.
That being said, I’d read another book by Dustin Thao.
emotional
hopeful
sad
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
When Haru Was Here is a poignant exploration of grief, love, and the blurred lines between reality and fantasy. After the tragic loss of his best friend, Eric finds solace in creating imaginary scenarios involving Haru, a boy he met in Japan.
When Haru unexpectedly appears in his life, Eric's world is thrown into chaos.
The author masterfully weaves a tale of longing, hope, and the bittersweet nature of second chances. As the story unfolds, I was left questioning the authenticity of Haru's presence and the boundaries between the real and the imagined.
While the novel's premise is intriguing, the ending may leave some readers feeling unsatisfied. Despite this, the emotional depth and nuanced characters make When Haru Was Here a compelling read for those seeking a heartfelt story about love, loss, and the power of human connection.
When Haru unexpectedly appears in his life, Eric's world is thrown into chaos.
The author masterfully weaves a tale of longing, hope, and the bittersweet nature of second chances. As the story unfolds, I was left questioning the authenticity of Haru's presence and the boundaries between the real and the imagined.
While the novel's premise is intriguing, the ending may leave some readers feeling unsatisfied. Despite this, the emotional depth and nuanced characters make When Haru Was Here a compelling read for those seeking a heartfelt story about love, loss, and the power of human connection.
challenging
emotional
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
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a disappointment. The Wandavision comparison kept me going cause I love that show, but this book really doesn't deliver. I get that people need to grieve and grow in their own time. But Jesus, how many bad choices one after another can you make? I kinda just stopped caring.
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death
emotional
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes