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sethsparksss's review
4.0
4.5 stars
I ended up reading this in one sitting and i had fun reading it and I enjoyed it.
I ended up reading this in one sitting and i had fun reading it and I enjoyed it.
sadkitty's review
5.0
There's only one word. Beautiful.
It's been a few years since I've read something that makes me feel like a safe space. The writing is superb and there's a lot of action too, but all in all, the book is beautiful enough that I might want to read it again and again, something I don't like doing a lot.
It's been a few years since I've read something that makes me feel like a safe space. The writing is superb and there's a lot of action too, but all in all, the book is beautiful enough that I might want to read it again and again, something I don't like doing a lot.
hardlyworking's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? No
4.5
A simple, slice-of-life story, well-told. No fireworks, gimmicks, high concepts, or swoony romance; just a story about a thoughtful, sensitive 15 year old guy in a small Southern town trying to figure things out about himself and love and the world at a pivotal time in his life. It's a rewarding examination of a young man's emotional life and his relationships with his best friend, his family, and others as he begins the road to becoming an adult. I loved it.
ambeesbookishpages's review
4.0
The full review can be found at The Book Bratz
Anything Can Happen is both warmly written and heart swelling. I found it to be something refreshing in in Young Adult, and will surely be a book I will be pushing at people.
Tretch knew he way gay the moment Matt grabbed his hand at church. But he lives in the south, where being gay isn't something that is easily understood. Ironically Matt has two dads, and constantly reminds other people as well as himself that he isn't gay. During winter break Tretch learns the meaning of friendship and family. He watches Matt's budding relationship with a coffee shop server, comes out to his brother, and understands that the girl at the local bookshop may think of him as more then a friend.
Tretch was easily a likable character. He is young and enthusiastic about the things in life, but he is also hiding a secret that makes him who he is. Tretch tends to ramble when he is describing stuff, which whether or not done on purpose, made him more real to me. He was a kind of guy that went along with the flow of things and didn't do anything particularly cool to stand out in his small town.
The stories of unrequited love always hitt me hard in the gut, I wanted that fairy tale ending for Tretch, the one where Matt is also in love with him, but that wouldn't have been realistic at all. Will left Tretch's story off on a positive note, leaving me content to know that when everything is said and done he will still have his family and friends. I'm typically not a fan of fluffy stories, I usually prefer something that is going to make me thing and feel along with the main character. Though this is fluffy, I felt right along with Tretch, there are a few times that I teared up too.
Overall I really enjoyed Anything Can Happen. It was beautiful, heart warming, and coming of age. I will be looking out for more of Will Walton's writing in the future.
Anything Can Happen is both warmly written and heart swelling. I found it to be something refreshing in in Young Adult, and will surely be a book I will be pushing at people.
Tretch knew he way gay the moment Matt grabbed his hand at church. But he lives in the south, where being gay isn't something that is easily understood. Ironically Matt has two dads, and constantly reminds other people as well as himself that he isn't gay. During winter break Tretch learns the meaning of friendship and family. He watches Matt's budding relationship with a coffee shop server, comes out to his brother, and understands that the girl at the local bookshop may think of him as more then a friend.
Tretch was easily a likable character. He is young and enthusiastic about the things in life, but he is also hiding a secret that makes him who he is. Tretch tends to ramble when he is describing stuff, which whether or not done on purpose, made him more real to me. He was a kind of guy that went along with the flow of things and didn't do anything particularly cool to stand out in his small town.
The stories of unrequited love always hitt me hard in the gut, I wanted that fairy tale ending for Tretch, the one where Matt is also in love with him, but that wouldn't have been realistic at all. Will left Tretch's story off on a positive note, leaving me content to know that when everything is said and done he will still have his family and friends. I'm typically not a fan of fluffy stories, I usually prefer something that is going to make me thing and feel along with the main character. Though this is fluffy, I felt right along with Tretch, there are a few times that I teared up too.
Overall I really enjoyed Anything Can Happen. It was beautiful, heart warming, and coming of age. I will be looking out for more of Will Walton's writing in the future.
chillyyy's review
4.0
Reading the first few chapters of this book I thought I knew exactly what this book was about. I thought I knew how it would end, but it surprised me like most good books do.
Basically I thought this would be a cute book about loving your straight best friend with emotional parts thrown in here and there. And I guess you could say it was that, but I was surprised by how deep??? it became.
There was things happening with Tretch I didn’t expect to happen, things going on with other characters I didn’t expect. This book isn’t just about a teenager who falls in love with their best friend, although yes that’s one of the major plot points. I found myself reading on to learn about other characters and how Tretch copes with everything, not just his unrequited love.
Really I think I assumed this book would be predictable and boring. I guess I shouldn’t assume I know everything going into a book. Lesson learned.
Basically I thought this would be a cute book about loving your straight best friend with emotional parts thrown in here and there. And I guess you could say it was that, but I was surprised by how deep??? it became.
There was things happening with Tretch I didn’t expect to happen, things going on with other characters I didn’t expect. This book isn’t just about a teenager who falls in love with their best friend, although yes that’s one of the major plot points. I found myself reading on to learn about other characters and how Tretch copes with everything, not just his unrequited love.
Really I think I assumed this book would be predictable and boring. I guess I shouldn’t assume I know everything going into a book. Lesson learned.
paginasdealex's review against another edition
4.0
3.75/5 estrellas. Reseña pronto
Reseña completa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-HYSS1cTRI
Reseña completa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-HYSS1cTRI
nklosty's review
5.0
An engaging story that is well written and touching. Couldn't help but connect with the characters and events. 98
muizbakar's review against another edition
3.0
Still clueless to what this book is all about. But I like it.
deegullz's review
4.0
Very cute. Kind of sappy. A few really beautiful passages. I couldn't wait to listen to Halcyon after finishing the book!