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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
funny
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I picked up this book just because I thought the cover was pretty. The narration of the book was unexpected for me. I thought for a while that the narrator was Sigrid herself because not only was the narrator a writer, but the writing felt so much like a memoir. The narrator constantly acknowledged that a memoir is a mix of fact and fiction because our memories are faulty. The book felt so strikingly honest with the narrator either acknowledging her own flaws directly or giving the reader enough detail to see for themselves. Still, the narrator keeps themselves as a redeemable and lovable character. As a young adult, I was most interested in the interactions between the narrator and the college-aged man who comes to live with her (so I enjoyed the second half of the book best). It felt like I was getting a new angle of how young adults are understood by other people. Overall, this was a somewhat soothing, reflective read and I'm glad it had a pretty cover.
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
This book was very clever it was short and sweet and though nothing really happened I was never not entertained. The main character felt very close to the author in a way and this book was just full of interesting thought, I don't know how to put it but there were so many times when I just thought to myself “I've never considered that but so true.” I think this is the first book I've read that touches on the pandemic but I didn't know that going in, I didn't mind it though and found it not overwhelming which is nice. It didn't make me feel very much but I enjoyed my time.
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
medium-paced
challenging
reflective
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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Mental illness, Pandemic/Epidemic
emotional
reflective
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
I enjoyed the reflective, free association of thoughts and musings style of writing this book had. I thought the dynamic between the two main characters was unique.