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skylaey's review against another edition
5.0
"I was here."
It sounds completely like it might have no meaning when it has all the meanings in the world all at once. I laughed, I cried, but most importantly, I saw myself in these pages. I read and read and read and understood. I saw myself in these characters.
The writting is incredible, marvelous and all other adjectives that wouldn't fit in this review. It's real, it's raw, it's spot on.
"Everyone goes on with their lives, and maybe I can't keep up. Maybe I don't want to."
This book made me feel seen. Helped me face the darkness inside me with tears in my eyes. It was really mind-blowing. It is single handedly one of the best books I've ever read and I am so very disappointed at the fact that I didn't read it sooner, but if I'm being honest, I think this book came to me when it needed to come, when I could take it and fully understand it, when I could see my own resemblances with the characters and the story.
A very magnificent reading.
As soon as I started reading it I couldn't stop for the love of me. And I loved Finch. I really did.
I realized everything I might have ever wanted in a relationship was what he and Violet had. To see, to be seen. (With the exception of not talking really about their feelings and stuff, of course)
Finch was such a very well written character and I too wanted to live in a world made by him. He is real, witty, full of surprises, with eyes that see all the world has to offer and everytime he talked or we got his point of view it went straight right into my heart and stayed there.
I think I highlighted the entire book without meaning to while reading. This was really a ride. A book I will keep inside my heart forever.
I kind of think it might have become my new comfort book. Because there is nothing better than being seen.
Now, this review is 100% biased. I wrote it more for myself than for anyone else so if you have a different opinion it's alright! ^^
It sounds completely like it might have no meaning when it has all the meanings in the world all at once. I laughed, I cried, but most importantly, I saw myself in these pages. I read and read and read and understood. I saw myself in these characters.
The writting is incredible, marvelous and all other adjectives that wouldn't fit in this review. It's real, it's raw, it's spot on.
"Everyone goes on with their lives, and maybe I can't keep up. Maybe I don't want to."
This book made me feel seen. Helped me face the darkness inside me with tears in my eyes. It was really mind-blowing. It is single handedly one of the best books I've ever read and I am so very disappointed at the fact that I didn't read it sooner, but if I'm being honest, I think this book came to me when it needed to come, when I could take it and fully understand it, when I could see my own resemblances with the characters and the story.
A very magnificent reading.
As soon as I started reading it I couldn't stop for the love of me. And I loved Finch. I really did.
I realized everything I might have ever wanted in a relationship was what he and Violet had. To see, to be seen. (With the exception of not talking really about their feelings and stuff, of course)
Finch was such a very well written character and I too wanted to live in a world made by him. He is real, witty, full of surprises, with eyes that see all the world has to offer and everytime he talked or we got his point of view it went straight right into my heart and stayed there.
I think I highlighted the entire book without meaning to while reading. This was really a ride. A book I will keep inside my heart forever.
I kind of think it might have become my new comfort book. Because there is nothing better than being seen.
Now, this review is 100% biased. I wrote it more for myself than for anyone else so if you have a different opinion it's alright! ^^
nikkic13's review against another edition
3.0
I'm not quite sure how I feel about this one... I really wanted to fall in love with it, but it just felt like it was missing something.
Still worth the read though.
Still worth the read though.
stitchkid's review against another edition
3.0
A brilliantly conceived but heart-breaking story about two teenagers who find friendship and love in the most unlikeliest of places, and slowly learn to live again in a world they want to leave behind.
Full review can be found here: https://bookwormbirds.wordpress.com/2015/03/27/all-the-bright-places-jennifer-niven/
Full review can be found here: https://bookwormbirds.wordpress.com/2015/03/27/all-the-bright-places-jennifer-niven/
ailie28's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Car accident
I would say l this is like the fault in our stars but about mental health. The characters are written in a John green style so especially the female characters seem a bit underdeveloped and unrealistic. I picked this up randomly and at points felt I was forcing myself to get through it. Saying that it’s an interesting read to be from the perspective of someone suicidalkandersen6's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this but would recommend it with caution. It was essentially a teenage love story but also deals with two young people dealing with grief and mental health issues. It does provide insight into these difficulties but many of the adults in the book do not provide effective support for the protagonists. There is a significant amount of discussion of suicide by the protagonists.
last_jesi's review against another edition
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Mental illness
schmetterly's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
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
5.0
books_highlighters_me's review against another edition
5.0
I am truly amazed by this book and don't even know how to express my thoughts. From the very beginning, it held my attention and I couldn't stop reading. The author's portrayal of the characters was exceptional and they were very well presented in the plot. I was impressed by how the characters matured, and the ending was quite unexpected. Until 83%, it was a five-star book for me. However, after that point, I found Finch's viewpoint and actions a bit confusing. I couldn't understand them for a while, but everything came together in the end. Overall, I would give this book a 4.5 rating, which I will round up to 5. I enjoyed reading it and it has earned a place among my favorite YA books.
gracenextdoor's review against another edition
1.0
Theodore Finch is the so-called "freak" at school. Violet Markey is a good student and popular. One day, they meet unexpectedly on the ledge of the school bell tower, where they both planned to jump. Thus begins a strange and unexpected friendship...possibly more.
The book deals with issues of grief, loss, friendship, and the feeling of not belonging or knowing your own purpose in life. I found the characters to be only mildly likeable and pretty generic. I never really warmed to either of them.
I understand the book, but the comparison to [book: The Fault In Our Stars] is wildly misleading, unfounded and slightly insulting to TFIOS. I love Augustus and Hazel. This book is nothing like them.
Ultimately, the book is a poor vehicle for the message the author is trying to make. 300 pages in, I still had no idea what was happening, why it was happening or if I should actually care. I only finished it because I had spent so much time slogging through it. I'm just glad I got this as an advanced copy and therefore it was free.
Bottom line: I strongly do NOT recommend this book.
The book deals with issues of grief, loss, friendship, and the feeling of not belonging or knowing your own purpose in life. I found the characters to be only mildly likeable and pretty generic. I never really warmed to either of them.
I understand the book, but the comparison to [book: The Fault In Our Stars] is wildly misleading, unfounded and slightly insulting to TFIOS. I love Augustus and Hazel. This book is nothing like them.
Ultimately, the book is a poor vehicle for the message the author is trying to make. 300 pages in, I still had no idea what was happening, why it was happening or if I should actually care. I only finished it because I had spent so much time slogging through it. I'm just glad I got this as an advanced copy and therefore it was free.
Bottom line: I strongly do NOT recommend this book.