Scan barcode
apvb96's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
slow-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
3.25
anaisrvlr's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A book about love, loss, family (chosen and actual), loneliness and art.
I was deeply moved by Yale's storyline.
I was less interested in the 2015 timeline.
I think this book could have been edited down. The pace is sometimes too slow.
I was deeply moved by Yale's storyline.
I was less interested in the 2015 timeline.
I think this book could have been edited down. The pace is sometimes too slow.
aylita's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
hemabema's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
greesman's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
lucaszucas's review against another edition
3.25
really sad and tender but too long and too shallow of characters and mid writing
signorponza's review against another edition
4.0
Le aspettative erano alte, anche perché nel podcast Copertina Matteo B. Bianchi aveva paragonato questo romanzo a [b:Una vita come tante|33783426|Una vita come tante|Hanya Yanagihara|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1483446994l/33783426._SY75_.jpg|42375710]. E in effetti lo stile della scrittura e alcuni tratti della storia ricordano il libro che ho tanto amato di [a:Hanya Yanagihara|6571447|Hanya Yanagihara|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1421881815p2/6571447.jpg]. In questo caso il racconto procede su due binari paralleli: il primo è ambientato negli anni ’80 a Chicago e vede protagonisti una cerchia di amici e conoscenti del mondo LGBTQ+ della città; il secondo binario ci riporta più vicini al presente, con la narrazione che si sposta nel 2015 a Parigi. La Chicago degli anni ’80 è quella dove inizia a diffondersi “il virus”, l’HIV, che lascerà segni indelebili sulle vite di chi ne è toccato, sia direttamente che indirettamente. La Parigi del 2015 è quella che si appresta a vivere lo shock degli attentati terroristici e, in particolare, della strage del Bataclan. L’incrocio tra le due linee temporali è rappresentato soprattutto da Fiona, oggi madre che ha un rapporto complicato con la propria figlia. Negli anni ’80 Fiona ha perso un fratello, Nico, a causa dell’AIDS. Ma è anche grazie a lui che ha conosciuto le persone che hanno reso speciale e dolorosa al tempo stesso la sua vita. A cominciare da Yale, l’altro protagonista di questo romanzo: giovane, appassionato di arte, fidanzato con Charlie. È un bel libro, senza dubbio. Ci sono anche molti nomi e molti personaggi, ossia uno degli ostacoli più grandi per me quando affronto un romanzo. Ma una volta messi a fuoco, si procede nella lettura che è un piacere.
Questa e altre recensioni nella mia newsletter mensile sui libri: https://bit.ly/ponzabook
Questa e altre recensioni nella mia newsletter mensile sui libri: https://bit.ly/ponzabook
chiarawolter's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
3.75
ericalauren's review against another edition
This is one of the most impactful and saddest stories I have ever read.
leahgon's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.25
One of the most profound, information, and beautifully heartbreaking books I’ve ever read.
This was an exploration of the struggle of the AIDS epidemic, but it was so much more. The writing is so descriptive and detailed. The conjoining point of views created unbelievable storytelling. And while this was a work of fiction, I learned so much. The setting, Chicago, is so beautifully describes and does not miss the aesthetic of the city.
Fiona, Yale, and all of the characters in between will be with me forever.
This was an exploration of the struggle of the AIDS epidemic, but it was so much more. The writing is so descriptive and detailed. The conjoining point of views created unbelievable storytelling. And while this was a work of fiction, I learned so much. The setting, Chicago, is so beautifully describes and does not miss the aesthetic of the city.
Fiona, Yale, and all of the characters in between will be with me forever.