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cateemma's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Vomit, Emotional abuse, and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent, Homophobia, Ableism, Cancer, and Grief
madbytheway's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
Nothing's changed except all of it.
I'm going to cry. I loved this book so much, I think it encompassed the feelings that come with being in year 12 as well as the relationship issues and the drama that the book deals with brilliantly! Also it's written soooo incredibly well, there's a few books that follow a similar writing style and I love this book for it. Rhiannon Wilde, please please write another book! A year 12 from Melbourne would thank you greatly :)
Also the shakespeare references? And the fact that they're in debating club? And the sneaky Piano Man reference? A++++
I thought the ending felt a bit rushed but at the same time I realise that was both a) the point, and b) a realistic (I think) way to resolve their issues. I do think there could have been more elaboration on what was going on with Len and what specifically he needed to sort out but I also like that it was sort of left up to interpretation.
Could not stop imagining this book as a movie. I would die if this was turned into a film, I would see it at the cinema six times and then buy a DVD and play it until the machine scratches the disc beyond recognition.
Author, if you are reading this, this is now one of my all time favourite books. This goes up there with 'The Fault in Our Stars' and 'The Hobbit' for how much I adore this book and will be recommending it to my friends for years on end. If you decide to write more books (please please do!) I'll buy every one of them :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit, Cancer, and Alcohol
beautifulpaxielreads's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Outing
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Homophobia, Terminal illness, and Vomit
Minor: Sexual content and Violence
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