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Be Not Far From Me by Mindy McGinnis

mfrazier126's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

bookswithbec's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

jessicaaaa9625's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

amandalyn's review against another edition

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4.0

This book did not fuck around for one second. Ashley was a brutal character that goes through brutal shit and I was a drawn in immediately. I wasn’t as in love with this novel as I was The Female of the Species, but it was still a damn good read. Definitely going to keep picking up her books.

adragonwithoutfire's review against another edition

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5.0

  | well that was a fucking ride

exeterplcb's review against another edition

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3.0

An interesting premise, seemingly inspired by Hatchet, but definitely for older teens. It was poetic, playing with time and memory in ways that helped develop the character over time. The ending was satisfying while still matching the overall tone of the book.

jdrummond's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

smartinez9's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5

I may not agree with all the directions her stories take, but Mindy McGinnis knows how to hook you. The girl-hate is not optimal, but I feel like it’s part of her development. I would like one of McGinnis’s love interests to survive to the end of a book, though. Rights for Davey Beet.

mikayladlewis's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I think it was well written but I did not really like the main character. There was growth in the last 10% but she was annoying. Still trying her best though. 

ladydemonpenguin's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5