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csimona's review against another edition
3.0
L'ho letto a 14 anni, con mille emozioni in corpo e tanta confusione in testa.
Una maturità ancora da trovare e mille libri ancora da leggere.
All'epoca, ricordo, lo apprezzai non poco. Lo divorai nel giro di un fine settimana e mi prese. Mi prese come pochi libri avevano fatto, con la sua trama ''da grandi'' e i suoi temi ''difficili''.
Lo ricordo con piacere, ma adesso, con più libri alle spalle e un briciolo di maturità in più, ammetto che sebbene mi sia piaciuto e sebbene dirò sempre e solo bene, non è poi il libro del secolo.
Indubbiamente la trama sarebbe potuta essere approfondita di più e alcune cose erano, forse, la cavalcata del momento, ma nonostante tutto, io ho letto questo libro, non me ne pento e chissà che in futuro io non possa rileggerlo.
A un Charlie che ha fatto parte della mia vita.
A un Charlie che mi ha accompagnato per un pezzo della mia adolescenza.
A un Charlie che spero sia cresciuto, maturato e che ora stia bene proprio come ho fatto io.
A un Charlie che ora non so dove, se in compagnia di Sam o di qualcun altro, se ancora pieno di problemi o finalmente libero, ma ovunque sia, con chiunque sia, che è nei miei pensieri. Sebbene io non lo sappia, lui c'è.
A un Charlie che, forse si, è in ognuno di noi.
Una maturità ancora da trovare e mille libri ancora da leggere.
All'epoca, ricordo, lo apprezzai non poco. Lo divorai nel giro di un fine settimana e mi prese. Mi prese come pochi libri avevano fatto, con la sua trama ''da grandi'' e i suoi temi ''difficili''.
Lo ricordo con piacere, ma adesso, con più libri alle spalle e un briciolo di maturità in più, ammetto che sebbene mi sia piaciuto e sebbene dirò sempre e solo bene, non è poi il libro del secolo.
Indubbiamente la trama sarebbe potuta essere approfondita di più e alcune cose erano, forse, la cavalcata del momento, ma nonostante tutto, io ho letto questo libro, non me ne pento e chissà che in futuro io non possa rileggerlo.
A un Charlie che ha fatto parte della mia vita.
A un Charlie che mi ha accompagnato per un pezzo della mia adolescenza.
A un Charlie che spero sia cresciuto, maturato e che ora stia bene proprio come ho fatto io.
A un Charlie che ora non so dove, se in compagnia di Sam o di qualcun altro, se ancora pieno di problemi o finalmente libero, ma ovunque sia, con chiunque sia, che è nei miei pensieri. Sebbene io non lo sappia, lui c'è.
A un Charlie che, forse si, è in ognuno di noi.
cora_ann's review
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
amullens12's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.75
novaturient_bibliophile's review against another edition
4.25
From what I remember of the movie (which isn’t much, considering I watched it nearly 4 years ago), the book is much more in-depth and overall better. That’s not really a fair comparison, though. The book had a nice balance of hopefulness and depressing bits. The two didn’t cancel each other out, but they did make the story more realistic, at least for me. I don’t know, I feel like I’m kind of neutral on the topic of this book, because there was nothing I didn’t like about it, but it also didn’t wow me or make me feel anything big. It was blah, but also at the same time quite good.
It reminded me of Solitaire and Radio Silence by Alice Oseman, Dead Poets Society, and Turtles All the Way Down by John Green.
It reminded me of Solitaire and Radio Silence by Alice Oseman, Dead Poets Society, and Turtles All the Way Down by John Green.
magikspells's review against another edition
5.0
It's funny that none of my shelves fit for this book because I'm so used to reading series or fantasy that I forgot about other genres. But honestly I think this book was just what I needed. It's nice to have a quick book, one where I don't have to get bogged down on there being 5 more to read after it.
I'm on the bandwagon late for this book, but whatever. I really loved a lot about it. And I feel like the people that criticize how the book is narrated or even Charlie in general don't really understand what it's like to be socially awkward. And though at times I feel like maybe there's an overwhelming amount of social issues that all seem to be in direct orbit of Charlie's life (rape, molestation, racism, homosexuality, domestic abuse, drug use, etc), I never really felt a point where I didn't think 'that's not plausible.' Charlie is so candid and observant and ridiculous and completely overwhelming. But it wouldn't be the same story without his interactions.
I think my only complaint was that I felt like Charlie cried a little too much sometimes.
I'm on the bandwagon late for this book, but whatever. I really loved a lot about it. And I feel like the people that criticize how the book is narrated or even Charlie in general don't really understand what it's like to be socially awkward. And though at times I feel like maybe there's an overwhelming amount of social issues that all seem to be in direct orbit of Charlie's life (rape, molestation, racism, homosexuality, domestic abuse, drug use, etc), I never really felt a point where I didn't think 'that's not plausible.' Charlie is so candid and observant and ridiculous and completely overwhelming. But it wouldn't be the same story without his interactions.
I think my only complaint was that I felt like Charlie cried a little too much sometimes.
orivnoriega's review
inspiring
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
3.75
La película está tan bien representada que el libro me parece una mirada apenas más cercana. De haberlo leído siendo teenager lo habría vuelto toda mi personalidad.
ecemces's review against another edition
4.0
Bir zamanlar LGBT temalı kitaplar arıyordum ve fikirlerine değer verdiğim biri bu kitabı önermişti.Kitap mektuplar halinde ilerliyor.Ana karakterimizin Charlie olduğunu alıntılardan anlamışsınızdır.Kendisi hislerinde,anlattığı ilişkilerde çok samimi bir karakter.Bu da kitabı oldukça keyifli kılıyor.
Çok sık ağlamadığımı da söylemiştim.Yaşadıkları olayları kendi gözünden ,saf duygularıyla anlatması ise beni ağlattı.
Charlie dışındaki karakterler...
Yani bir yazarın her birine nasıl bu kadar farklı özellikler yüklediğini,nasıl birbirleriyle kesiştirdiklerini anlayamıyorum.Harika bir yetenek bu.
Kitabın filmi de olduğunu söyleyeyim belki izlemişsinizdir,ben de yakın zamanda izlemeyi düşünüyorum.
Çok sık ağlamadığımı da söylemiştim.Yaşadıkları olayları kendi gözünden ,saf duygularıyla anlatması ise beni ağlattı.
Charlie dışındaki karakterler...
Yani bir yazarın her birine nasıl bu kadar farklı özellikler yüklediğini,nasıl birbirleriyle kesiştirdiklerini anlayamıyorum.Harika bir yetenek bu.
Kitabın filmi de olduğunu söyleyeyim belki izlemişsinizdir,ben de yakın zamanda izlemeyi düşünüyorum.
gigglygabriela's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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? Yes
5.0
netscapenow's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
s2catarina's review against another edition
4.75
took me a bit to finish this book because it was gifted to me by my aunt and uncle and so it wasn’t in my plans to read it, but eventually i started and didn’t read it for a few months. yesterday, i picked it up again and i finished it today.
it was definitely a great story, the characters are well written and the story is also very interesting. i’m almost 19 and because of that i could relate to the book a lot, since i’m going through the same things some characters were also going through. it’s an easy book to read and i’ve always liked this format (the story being told my letters or specific dates) so i liked this experience.
it felt liberating and it made me happy, i don’t have many friends but i think i can say that maybe life is about those moments when you’re with your friends or family and you feel infinite.
4.5
:)
it was definitely a great story, the characters are well written and the story is also very interesting. i’m almost 19 and because of that i could relate to the book a lot, since i’m going through the same things some characters were also going through. it’s an easy book to read and i’ve always liked this format (the story being told my letters or specific dates) so i liked this experience.
it felt liberating and it made me happy, i don’t have many friends but i think i can say that maybe life is about those moments when you’re with your friends or family and you feel infinite.
4.5
:)