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mitchelldavis1997's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Death, Suicide, Drug use, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death of parent, Grief, and Gun violence
jhbandcats's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The story is told from multiple points of view, each in a distinctive voice. The writing is beautiful, lush in its descriptions, knowing in the ways of damaged people. It’s a story of four boys on a journey but the Lincoln Highway itself is a sidebar to the varied experiences, both good and bad, that befall the characters.
I loved seeing the world through Billy’s eyes. At eight, he’s innocent and guileless, expecting the world to be the same. The older boys, each around 18, have good reason to be jaded and angry but overall they’re hopeful. Emmett is especially resourceful in dealing with the many obstacles in his path. His love for Billy guides his every move.
I can’t recommend this highly enough.
Graphic: Mental illness, Grief, Confinement, Alcohol, Abandonment, Violence, Death of parent, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, and Toxic friendship
franklola's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Racism, Abandonment, Grief, Classism, Suicide, Alcohol, Addiction, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, Self harm, Death of parent, and Death
deebee223's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Death of parent, Police brutality, Mental illness, Suicide, Death, and Racism
Moderate: Addiction, Chronic illness, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Gore, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Confinement, War, Blood, Cancer, Classism, and Terminal illness
crizzle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Violence, Suicide, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Alcoholism, Addiction, and Blood
Minor: Gaslighting, Sexual content, Drug use, Grief, Misogyny, and Pregnancy
lauramcc7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Alcohol, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Suicide, Toxic friendship, Pregnancy, Murder, and Death of parent
cc_shelflove's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Addiction, Suicide, Death of parent, and Violence
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
midnightverde's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Suicide, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Pregnancy, Confinement, Drug use, Death of parent, Death, and Abandonment
Minor: Alcohol
alisonvh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Suicide, Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Abandonment, Violence, Death of parent, Drug use, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Racism, Grief, Gun violence, Terminal illness, Cancer, and Fire/Fire injury
kimveach's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Vomit, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, Drug abuse, Drug use, Addiction, Alcohol, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Kidnapping, Abandonment, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Confinement, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Suicide, and Violence