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jenhurst's review
3.0
I’m not sure how I feel about this to be perfectly honest. I thought the writing was really good and the idea was great but I couldn’t figure out what it was going for. It wasn’t really contemporary, but not enough fantasy to be fantasy, not enough romance to be romance. It’s like it was trying to be everything but ended up not fitting in anywhere? The fantasy elements were too much to be magical realism as well. I struggled to connect with Natalie and all the characters. I didn’t think their relationships were enough of a driving force. Emily Henry’s writing still shines through and it’s nice seeing how much she’s grown as a writer.
vkmcbn's review
3.0
I (like many others) am struggling to rate this book on my standard scale of “did I love it, y/n”… I know the high school teen love story, especially the “loved you at first sight, let’s be together forever” is not my type of romance, but this is so much more than that. At it’s core, this is intricate sci-fi and I can honestly say I don’t think I’ve ever read a book quite like it. 3.5/5
brookeslots's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
4.0
Wow, just wow. There is so much to unpack from this book.
EH really tries to answer some big questions and gets quite philosophical and I think does it well. There’s the identify aspect of it, questioning who we are, our purpose, what makes you you, ect. There’s questions about creation and the universe and meaning of life. And then there’s the whole time travel/alt universe aspect (which at times was a lot and quite confusing but I always feel that way about time theory)
Her writing is so good!! Something about it just really connects with me. The way she describes feelings and emotions and places, it’s like she’s pulling them out of my own brain but saying it much more eloquently. If she ever goes back this genre, I’m sure it will be incredible.
That being said, I am more of a fan of her romance writing and she has definitely improved since in that area. This was a little insta-loving for me and I just didn’t feel or understand Natalie’s pull to Beau without any tension. It’s not bad per say, but just knowing the way she writes now, you can definitely see the improvement.
The big thing I’m really stuck on is the ending. I felt like I wanted more of a conclusion. Obviously that would have been difficult for the route she took, but I just feel like there was a lot of build up and the ending left with more to be desired.
I’m surprised I don’t hear more about this book. While as a romance, it’s not as good, I think it’s not a romance and more of a lit fic and could start a lot of good conversation with everything she explores!
EH really tries to answer some big questions and gets quite philosophical and I think does it well. There’s the identify aspect of it, questioning who we are, our purpose, what makes you you, ect. There’s questions about creation and the universe and meaning of life. And then there’s the whole time travel/alt universe aspect (which at times was a lot and quite confusing but I always feel that way about time theory)
Her writing is so good!! Something about it just really connects with me. The way she describes feelings and emotions and places, it’s like she’s pulling them out of my own brain but saying it much more eloquently. If she ever goes back this genre, I’m sure it will be incredible.
That being said, I am more of a fan of her romance writing and she has definitely improved since in that area. This was a little insta-loving for me and I just didn’t feel or understand Natalie’s pull to Beau without any tension. It’s not bad per say, but just knowing the way she writes now, you can definitely see the improvement.
The big thing I’m really stuck on is the ending. I felt like I wanted more of a conclusion. Obviously that would have been difficult for the route she took, but I just feel like there was a lot of build up and the ending left with more to be desired.
I’m surprised I don’t hear more about this book. While as a romance, it’s not as good, I think it’s not a romance and more of a lit fic and could start a lot of good conversation with everything she explores!
stuckinafictionaluniverse's review
3.0
3 1/2 stars
Without a doubt, the best part about this book is the diversity. It talks about being adopted and trying to find yourself, featuring a Native American main character who's graduating high school. There are queer characters, more than one poc character and it tackles a bunch of social issues. As a biracial teenager I related a lot to Natalie. My mom is adopted and even though I wouldn't have it any other way, sometimes you wonder. What if? What if she hadn't come here? What if I hadn't existed? The MC considers all of this which made it feel like more than a typical after-school slump. With the help of a researcher she tries to find out more about her biological mother, while dealing with night terrors and speaking to 'Grandmother' who only exists in her dreams. PLUS time-traveling. It's a lot to take in and sometimes it went over my head with how everything was connected.
As for the worst part.... you knew this was coming. With a title like that, and blurb at the back that says ''Natalie Cleary has to do x to save the boy she loves'', what did you expect? It was a cheese fest. The main character makes it clear that she isn't in love with Beau, yet everything she does points to that. It's them against the world and everything is made to seem so dramatic. Even though the plot is interesting it confused me a lot because the more you read the less you understand.
The love that split the world started out amazing and I really thought this would be one of my favorites of the year. Personally I don't like these genre hybrids, and this was a little too much YA angsty romance combined with confusing time traveling and stories, and not enough of a contemporary feel with these promising characters.
Without a doubt, the best part about this book is the diversity. It talks about being adopted and trying to find yourself, featuring a Native American main character who's graduating high school. There are queer characters, more than one poc character and it tackles a bunch of social issues. As a biracial teenager I related a lot to Natalie. My mom is adopted and even though I wouldn't have it any other way, sometimes you wonder. What if? What if she hadn't come here? What if I hadn't existed? The MC considers all of this which made it feel like more than a typical after-school slump. With the help of a researcher she tries to find out more about her biological mother, while dealing with night terrors and speaking to 'Grandmother' who only exists in her dreams. PLUS time-traveling. It's a lot to take in and sometimes it went over my head with how everything was connected.
As for the worst part.... you knew this was coming. With a title like that, and blurb at the back that says ''Natalie Cleary has to do x to save the boy she loves'', what did you expect? It was a cheese fest. The main character makes it clear that she isn't in love with Beau, yet everything she does points to that. It's them against the world and everything is made to seem so dramatic. Even though the plot is interesting it confused me a lot because the more you read the less you understand.
The love that split the world started out amazing and I really thought this would be one of my favorites of the year. Personally I don't like these genre hybrids, and this was a little too much YA angsty romance combined with confusing time traveling and stories, and not enough of a contemporary feel with these promising characters.
stephtherose_'s review
3.0
I honestly have no clue how to rate this book. So I’m leaving it at a 3 and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
ellenrebeca's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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? Yes
3.5
leafblade's review
4.0
I don't think I can give this book a proper review right now.
It wasn't what I expected it to be. It was worse. I thought it would be this epic tale of love and heartbreak and sacrifice and time and space ripping, but I felt like what it was wasn't enough. But I still liked it, and the ending made me cry. I have to leave this book a rest and see if keeps coming back to me. Maybe I'll edit this review later.
It wasn't what I expected it to be. It was worse. I thought it would be this epic tale of love and heartbreak and sacrifice and time and space ripping, but I felt like what it was wasn't enough. But I still liked it, and the ending made me cry. I have to leave this book a rest and see if keeps coming back to me. Maybe I'll edit this review later.
andrea_augustinas_metz's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
thaiteconta's review against another edition
4.0
Eu nem sei começar a resumir tudo o que senti sobre esse romance diferente, imaginativo e estranho.
Eu chamo de "romance" pela necessidade humana de categorizar, mas realmente não se encaixa bem em nenhum gênero. Tem elementos paranormais e de ficção científica, e toques de fantasia YA - tudo misturado em torno de uma complexa história de amor com diversos personagens.
O amor que divide o mundo é um livro rico em diversidade, feminismo, positivismo sexual e apenas a boa e velha bela escrita. A autora escolhe suas palavras com cuidado, pintando um quadro lindo e vívido tanto do cenário do Kentucky quanto desse momento delicado da vida de Natalie.
Repleto de histórias, cultura e mitologia dos povos íngenas norte-americanos, o livro flui com uma energia mágica. É cheio de muitos contos (e através deles - lições de vida) contados pela misteriosa "Avó" que às vezes visita Natalie à noite. Quem é a avó? Uma ancestral indígena? Uma aparição religiosa? Ou apenas uma invenção da imaginação de Natalie? Só o tempo irá dizer.
Natalie é uma personagem particularmente simpática e sábia; ela é rápida em apontar a vergonha e se recusa a ver a nova namorada de seu ex como sua inimiga ou, na verdade, qualquer coisa que não seja um ser humano. Além disso, seu estado mental desempenha um papel importante neste livro, fazendo uma pergunta que sempre amei pessoalmente - sobrenatural ou psicológico?
Fantasia e psicologia convivem aqui lado a lado, levando o leitor a se perguntar constantemente o que é real e o que é imaginação.
A parte do romance é um pouco exagerada, é verdade, mas quando há viagens no tempo e universos paralelos e folclore indígena e amadurecimento e a representação mais nostálgica e carinhosa do final do ensino médio, isso realmente importa?
Um ponto negativo é que o livro é desnecessariamente longo. Muitas passagens poderiam ter sido reduzidas pois são apenas divagações de pensamentos que no final das contas não acrescentam muito à história. E, não fosse a maneira como foi lindamente escrito, tornariam a leitura cansativa. Em contrapartida, o final é simplesmente apressado e embora eu tenha entendido que a ideia era não dar respostas mas deixar uma abertura para o "e se", ficou ssem explicação.
Acho que O amor que partiu o mundo não é para todos, mas é para mim. E é muito curioso pensar que esse foi o romance de estreia de uma autora que hoje está tão consagrada por um escrita bem diferente dessa. Eu particularmente gostaria que ela tivesse seguido numa direção mais parecida com essa, ainda que YA, do que os romances mias água com açúcar e comédia de agora mas amaria qualque coisa que Emily Henry escrevesse.
Eu sei que esta é uma das histórias mais bonitas e comoventes sobre amor -- amor romântico, amor entre amigos, amor entre família e, o mais importante, amar a si mesmo. E é uma história que vai ficar comigo para sempre. Definitivamente esse livro entrou no hall dos meus livros preferidos.
Resumindo, Emily Henry, adorei seu segundo livro, subestimado, mas aclamado, e adorei sua estreia mal-amada. Eu amo o realismo mágico feito de forma brilhante, as brincadeiras, os personagens, as amizades e relacionamentos familiares que não são deixados de lado, a realidade das emoções e, acima de tudo, a escrita maravilhosa.
Eu chamo de "romance" pela necessidade humana de categorizar, mas realmente não se encaixa bem em nenhum gênero. Tem elementos paranormais e de ficção científica, e toques de fantasia YA - tudo misturado em torno de uma complexa história de amor com diversos personagens.
O amor que divide o mundo é um livro rico em diversidade, feminismo, positivismo sexual e apenas a boa e velha bela escrita. A autora escolhe suas palavras com cuidado, pintando um quadro lindo e vívido tanto do cenário do Kentucky quanto desse momento delicado da vida de Natalie.
Repleto de histórias, cultura e mitologia dos povos íngenas norte-americanos, o livro flui com uma energia mágica. É cheio de muitos contos (e através deles - lições de vida) contados pela misteriosa "Avó" que às vezes visita Natalie à noite. Quem é a avó? Uma ancestral indígena? Uma aparição religiosa? Ou apenas uma invenção da imaginação de Natalie? Só o tempo irá dizer.
Natalie é uma personagem particularmente simpática e sábia; ela é rápida em apontar a vergonha e se recusa a ver a nova namorada de seu ex como sua inimiga ou, na verdade, qualquer coisa que não seja um ser humano. Além disso, seu estado mental desempenha um papel importante neste livro, fazendo uma pergunta que sempre amei pessoalmente - sobrenatural ou psicológico?
Fantasia e psicologia convivem aqui lado a lado, levando o leitor a se perguntar constantemente o que é real e o que é imaginação.
A parte do romance é um pouco exagerada, é verdade, mas quando há viagens no tempo e universos paralelos e folclore indígena e amadurecimento e a representação mais nostálgica e carinhosa do final do ensino médio, isso realmente importa?
Um ponto negativo é que o livro é desnecessariamente longo. Muitas passagens poderiam ter sido reduzidas pois são apenas divagações de pensamentos que no final das contas não acrescentam muito à história. E, não fosse a maneira como foi lindamente escrito, tornariam a leitura cansativa. Em contrapartida, o final é simplesmente apressado e embora eu tenha entendido que a ideia era não dar respostas mas deixar uma abertura para o "e se", ficou ssem explicação.
Acho que O amor que partiu o mundo não é para todos, mas é para mim. E é muito curioso pensar que esse foi o romance de estreia de uma autora que hoje está tão consagrada por um escrita bem diferente dessa. Eu particularmente gostaria que ela tivesse seguido numa direção mais parecida com essa, ainda que YA, do que os romances mias água com açúcar e comédia de agora mas amaria qualque coisa que Emily Henry escrevesse.
Eu sei que esta é uma das histórias mais bonitas e comoventes sobre amor -- amor romântico, amor entre amigos, amor entre família e, o mais importante, amar a si mesmo. E é uma história que vai ficar comigo para sempre. Definitivamente esse livro entrou no hall dos meus livros preferidos.
Resumindo, Emily Henry, adorei seu segundo livro, subestimado, mas aclamado, e adorei sua estreia mal-amada. Eu amo o realismo mágico feito de forma brilhante, as brincadeiras, os personagens, as amizades e relacionamentos familiares que não são deixados de lado, a realidade das emoções e, acima de tudo, a escrita maravilhosa.