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fkshg8465's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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
4.5
Parts of the book were hard to read, Josh’s point of view on a lot things, in particular, though I still believe that in the end, everything wasn’t fine given the state of the country today. But I loved his character for being the kind of person who was brave enough to stand up for what he believes, loving enough to keep trying, and confident enough to be challenged. He also reminds us of the importance of discourse and forgiveness. I feel like he was the real hero of the book, and I don’t say that lightly, given Jess was the protagonist and the BIPoC with the trauma to overcome. Still, I loved how much she grew throughout the book and trust she will continue to grow. I’m rooting for these two!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Grief, Death of parent, Racism, Cancer, and Drug abuse
lindsayhotrod's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Racism, Grief, and Classism
Moderate: Gaslighting, Bullying, Grief, and Alcohol
woodsbookclub's review
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This isn’t a romantic story, and people who think that was the author’s aim haven’t understood anything they’ve read. There is clearly a social critique of people in positions of privilege who, because they are not affected by the system (i.e. the systemic patriarchal, sexist and racist system), think that others are irrational and hysterical and are just exaggerating and victimising themselves. Josh may not be obviously cruel, but he’s part of the problem, a walking red flag. And I think the ending, although somewhat open, is ominous. Jess, run.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Racism, Classism, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Alcohol
bootsmom3's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Cancer, Medical content, Racism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Grief
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