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jlothian's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I know I saw somewhere that this is “romance” but I don’t know, it feels more like a coming of age story which has a touch of romance. I wouldn’t say it’s romantic in any way, the characters have their own problems, they fall in and out of friendship/love, it’s heartbreaking.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Grief, Drug use, Infertility, Alcoholism, and Death
batbaby's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
hushedreads's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Death
Moderate: Addiction, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Car accident, Infidelity, Infertility, and Toxic friendship
catiarrodrigues's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I'm not entirely sure what to make of this book. I had high expectations due to what I'd heard about the new Netflix serie and wanted to read it before watching.
The ending was not what I expected. I was definitely rooting for Em, but I was conflicted about Dex. I couldn't decide if he genuinely cared for Em or if he just wanted to keep her close and use her when it suited him/had no one else to help and care for him.
As I approached the end of the book, I then realised how truly Dex felt when he recounted their story and his emotions when they met.
I particularly enjoyed the structure of the book, with its dual perspectives and the chapters marking each anniversary of their initial meeting.
The ending was not what I expected. I was definitely rooting for Em, but I was conflicted about Dex. I couldn't decide if he genuinely cared for Em or if he just wanted to keep her close and use her when it suited him/had no one else to help and care for him.
As I approached the end of the book, I then realised how truly Dex felt when he recounted their story and his emotions when they met.
I particularly enjoyed the structure of the book, with its dual perspectives and the chapters marking each anniversary of their initial meeting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Toxic friendship
Minor: Infertility and Death of parent
lilacfoxes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
slow-paced
- 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
This book makes me think of how lucky I am to have such wonderful friendships and that’s all I have to say.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Death, and Cancer
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Biphobia and Infertility
jamie_rich's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Alcohol
booksnug's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I’m torn, because this book is a great premise and artfully written but Dex is so unlikeable for most of it and the random tragic event that was not in keeping with the blurb infuriated me. So I down-rated it…
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Death
hannbruce's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Terminal illness, Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Death, Drug use, Addiction, Alcohol, Mental illness, Infertility, and Grief
ktbxter's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- 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
Well that emotionally destroyed me...
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We follow Emma and Dexter on July 15th every year from the day day they first met. I was rooting for them from the beginning and really grew to care about them as characters. The characters were lovable, but not necessarily likeable at times. But that makes them more human.
I enjoyed the mixed narrative of both of their stories when they were apart and the way they interlinked or didnt interlink. When they had fallen out, the alternate chapters without mention of the other worked really well.
The sigh of relief I felt when they finally got together and the happy fuzzy feeling I felt reading about their time together was so lovely!
DAVID HOW COULD YOU DO THAT TO US.
I felt desperately sorry for Dexter in the final chapters. It was a privilege watching him mature into the person we see towards the end if the book. I wish him and Emma had more time together.
Admittedly, wasn' the hugest fan of Dexter ending up with the girl from the bisto. Him not ending up with anyone in the book timeline would have felt more honest to the storyline. The bistro girl made it feel too rushed!
AND THE LETTER HE WROTE HER AT THE BEGINNING! My God, if he had sent it and admitted to his feelings and told her how much he loved her, their whole entire story would have been so different.
Spoiler wrapping so I can write without thinking about it
I enjoyed the mixed narrative of both of their stories when they were apart and the way they interlinked or didnt interlink. When they had fallen out, the alternate chapters without mention of the other worked really well.
The sigh of relief I felt when they finally got together and the happy fuzzy feeling I felt reading about their time together was so lovely!
DAVID HOW COULD YOU DO THAT TO US.
I felt desperately sorry for Dexter in the final chapters. It was a privilege watching him mature into the person we see towards the end if the book. I wish him and Emma had more time together.
Admittedly, wasn' the hugest fan of Dexter ending up with the girl from the bisto. Him not ending up with anyone in the book timeline would have felt more honest to the storyline. The bistro girl made it feel too rushed!
AND THE LETTER HE WROTE HER AT THE BEGINNING! My God, if he had sent it and admitted to his feelings and told her how much he loved her, their whole entire story would have been so different.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Alcoholism
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Death of parent and Death
onlyoncetbj's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? Yes
4.0
something about reading this book at 22 and right off the back of the show makes this hurt like 3 times more than it should. thinking lots about those i've loved who haven't loved me back.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism