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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
4.5 but I'll round up.
I think I'll start with my criticisms, for there are far fewer of those than there are compliments.
First, this book was kind of slow. It's plot points were too many and far apart. Though I absolutely loved reading about Lou and her endlessly funny personality clashing with Will's sarcastic one, I found that I wished that fewer days were described. This book could've been exponentially shortened had the author chosen specific, important days rather than every day in the six months. That being said, I found that I enjoyed every single uneventful day with the lovable characters; I know I would've been craving more had it been as I suggest, so what do I know? ;)
Second, I felt that the sad, depression part was dragged on for far too long. I did not want to hear about Lou's sadness or the terrible countdown to the inevitable end. I wish the author would have sped up the story, instead of dragging us along and filling is with hope.
So, basically my only criticism is the length. But, everything else was phenomenal! I was expecting a sappy love story and/or another John Green book (an author whose books I strongly dislike.) But, despite wanting to hate this book, it was amazing, and not sappy or John Green-ish at all!
This is a truly remarkable story about living life to the fullest, the ethicality and morality of medically assisted suicide, and just life in general. It was funny, sad, and refreshing. It was realistic in the sense that love does not always triumph over all, and the book forces people to face reality instead of the all too comfortable happy ending that we are so used to in books like this. It is a story that deserves to be read with characters that deserve to be respected. I highly recommend this book and hope that you enjoy this as much as I did!
I think I'll start with my criticisms, for there are far fewer of those than there are compliments.
First, this book was kind of slow. It's plot points were too many and far apart. Though I absolutely loved reading about Lou and her endlessly funny personality clashing with Will's sarcastic one, I found that I wished that fewer days were described. This book could've been exponentially shortened had the author chosen specific, important days rather than every day in the six months. That being said, I found that I enjoyed every single uneventful day with the lovable characters; I know I would've been craving more had it been as I suggest, so what do I know? ;)
Second, I felt that the sad, depression part was dragged on for far too long. I did not want to hear about Lou's sadness or the terrible countdown to the inevitable end. I wish the author would have sped up the story, instead of dragging us along and filling is with hope.
So, basically my only criticism is the length. But, everything else was phenomenal! I was expecting a sappy love story and/or another John Green book (an author whose books I strongly dislike.) But, despite wanting to hate this book, it was amazing, and not sappy or John Green-ish at all!
This is a truly remarkable story about living life to the fullest, the ethicality and morality of medically assisted suicide, and just life in general. It was funny, sad, and refreshing. It was realistic in the sense that love does not always triumph over all, and the book forces people to face reality instead of the all too comfortable happy ending that we are so used to in books like this. It is a story that deserves to be read with characters that deserve to be respected. I highly recommend this book and hope that you enjoy this as much as I did!
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
emotional
3.65 - I'm not entirely sure what I thought the ending of this book would be. I think it was a good story but not perfect, considering the topics covered. I think the exposure to ableism from this perspective could be beneficial for some and never hurts to provide perspective
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Suicide
Moderate: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Car accident, Suicide attempt
Minor: Sexual assault
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
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:
No
My favourite book
Door de titel dacht ik dat het een typisch oppervlakkige zomerroman ging zijn, maar niets is minder waar. Kheb echt veel moeten lachen en de laatste 40 pagina’s heb ik nonstop zitten huilen (kwam misschien ook door men blijtmuziek haha) het is zo goed geschreven dat je echt elke emotie gaat begrijpen, kweenie het heeft mij echt geraakt, en ik denk ook dat dit een boek is dat veel beter is dan de film :))
I am usually good about reading the book before the film, but I will admit that I had seen the film before I read this, and this is one of those rare occasions where I actually think that the film was better. I understand that there is massive amount of hype about this, and although I did rate the book a 4 because this was more than just a love story, and it dealt with some of the key issues in a good way, but overall the book just didn't blow me away as much as I was expecting. Needless to say I am not feeling overpowered to go out and buy the rest of the books in the series as I am quite happy to leave the story there (which is practically unheard of for me!)
I'm utterly destroyed and I loved every moment in this book.
All I can say is this book wrecked me for a good month where I couldn't read anything. Loved this book from start to finish.