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wovenharakeke's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
purplebunny9157's review against another edition
5.0
“It’d take hours to explain,” I said.
“I’d listen to you for hours,” he said.
“Being friends with Aled made me feel like I’d never had a real friend before, ever.”
“I couldn’t quite believe how much I seriously loved Aled Last, even if it wasn’t in the ideal way that would make it socially acceptable for us to live together until we die.”
“Why are you so nice to me?”
“Because I’m an angel.”
“You are.” He stretched out his arm and patted me on the head. “And I’m platonically in love with you.”
Oh, to have a friendship like theirs.
Alice Oseman understands me on a fundamental level. Reading this book, especially the first half of it, felt like someone had invaded my soul and put it on paper. I related to Aled and Frances more than I’ve related to any characters possibly ever. Put them together so they are one person, and they are me. You wouldn’t be able to spot a difference.
Here are some quotes from the book that I especially related to:
“You’re an idiot,” said Mum, when I relayed to her the entire situation on Wednesday. “Not an unintelligent idiot, but a sort of naive idiot who manages to fall into a difficult situation and then can’t get out of it because she’s too awkward.”
“Yeah, he’s that sort of person.”
“What sort of person?”
“The sort of person who doesn’t speak spontaneously.” She folds her arms. “Who won’t say anything if you don’t ask.”
“Honestly, I need to stop being scared of being a normal teenage girl.”
“Long ago, I was afflicted with a terrible predisposition to never say a word, and I honestly cannot understand why or how that happened.”
I love this book more than I can put to words. Even though I literally just reread it, I’m itching to read it again. I think it’s my favorite of Alice Oseman’s books. Maybe even one of my favorite books of all time. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would.
If you liked anything else Alice has written, if you are/grew up a weird, quiet, fandom-obsessed kid with a minimal amount of friends, or if you’re tired of only seeing romance in the YA genre and are looking for a book that centers around a platonic relationship instead, then please, please, PLEASE read this book.
“Art reflects life,” said Carys. “Or… Maybe it’s the other way round.”
“I’d listen to you for hours,” he said.
“Being friends with Aled made me feel like I’d never had a real friend before, ever.”
“I couldn’t quite believe how much I seriously loved Aled Last, even if it wasn’t in the ideal way that would make it socially acceptable for us to live together until we die.”
“Why are you so nice to me?”
“Because I’m an angel.”
“You are.” He stretched out his arm and patted me on the head. “And I’m platonically in love with you.”
Oh, to have a friendship like theirs.
Alice Oseman understands me on a fundamental level. Reading this book, especially the first half of it, felt like someone had invaded my soul and put it on paper. I related to Aled and Frances more than I’ve related to any characters possibly ever. Put them together so they are one person, and they are me. You wouldn’t be able to spot a difference.
Here are some quotes from the book that I especially related to:
“You’re an idiot,” said Mum, when I relayed to her the entire situation on Wednesday. “Not an unintelligent idiot, but a sort of naive idiot who manages to fall into a difficult situation and then can’t get out of it because she’s too awkward.”
“Yeah, he’s that sort of person.”
“What sort of person?”
“The sort of person who doesn’t speak spontaneously.” She folds her arms. “Who won’t say anything if you don’t ask.”
“Honestly, I need to stop being scared of being a normal teenage girl.”
“Long ago, I was afflicted with a terrible predisposition to never say a word, and I honestly cannot understand why or how that happened.”
I love this book more than I can put to words. Even though I literally just reread it, I’m itching to read it again. I think it’s my favorite of Alice Oseman’s books. Maybe even one of my favorite books of all time. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would.
If you liked anything else Alice has written, if you are/grew up a weird, quiet, fandom-obsessed kid with a minimal amount of friends, or if you’re tired of only seeing romance in the YA genre and are looking for a book that centers around a platonic relationship instead, then please, please, PLEASE read this book.
“Art reflects life,” said Carys. “Or… Maybe it’s the other way round.”
ohwowlola's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.5
A rather non-stereotypical YA novel with two struggling main characters and a big focus on the power of friendship. Heartwarming :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, and Child abuse
emmaholstein's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? No
4.0
aljcehenry's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? No
5.0
aesarctic's review against another edition
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
3.75
aritrigupta's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of the best YA books I have read that dealt with identity, mental health, uncertainty in our teenage years with such sensitivity and yet in a way that made it seem relatable. I loved all the characters - I loved their fears, their joys, their discovery of themselves, the overcoming of their issues, their acceptance of the fact that not all things have to be as they seem now and that things do get better. The story was fresh, poignant, and the episodes of Radio Silence sweetened it all the more. I hope that the adults who read this, put a bit more effort in listening to those around us and their cries for help.
Honestly, I loved the book, but reviewing it in a fitting manner eludes me now as I sit her thinking about the Aleds, Frances' and Carys' of the world.
Honestly, I loved the book, but reviewing it in a fitting manner eludes me now as I sit her thinking about the Aleds, Frances' and Carys' of the world.
syl_val15's review against another edition
4.0
I had this book in my tbr-list for some time without knowing much about it, and the majority of the reviews were 4 stars and above. And I may sound shallow because of that but the highly praised reviews were mostly the reason that I added Radio Silence to my tbr, also I had never read Alice Oseman's book before so I chose this to be my first.
Not only was this book relatable, but some parts hit too close to home. The best coming of age book I've read.
Not only was this book relatable, but some parts hit too close to home. The best coming of age book I've read.
candicemtd's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.0