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anice's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
read_to_read's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
5.0
maupassant's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rileyhotsauce's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
jenilyn's review against another edition
2.0
This book does not fare well over time. It reads as quite dated, although the characters are relate-able and well written.
jntchin's review against another edition
reflective
medium-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
3.75
keats_the_listener's review against another edition
5.0
Ursula K. Le Guin often spends great detail and time trying to build the worlds of her various novels. However this brief volume summarizes some of the best elements of her writing into a very "true" story, that explores great themes of the coming of age stories and psychology that she addresses in many of her works (especially Wizard of Earthsea), but in a real world setting.
I read this book in a single day, and plan to read it several times again. This book tells a story that I can equate to a period of time in my life, and I feel like several people can find a space where they find a bit of themselves within these few pages.
I read this book in a single day, and plan to read it several times again. This book tells a story that I can equate to a period of time in my life, and I feel like several people can find a space where they find a bit of themselves within these few pages.
pltavormina's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic coming-of-age novella. I loved it. I was there, in the protagonist's shoes, wondering what the future held, trying to steer it, and watching as so many parts of it unfolded outside of 'my' control. Great voice, great heart. Loved this little story.
laurenpressley's review against another edition
4.0
This is exactly the type of book I would have loved as a high schooler: all dialog and inner monologue, interesting characters, stuff to think about. Excellent read.