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mrbear's review against another edition
4.0
It took me a long time to get through this book, but oddly it wasn't because it was bad. It was just intense. Every page was a new story, everything was direct and honest. While the book may have exaggerated a lot of college stereotypes, I think it said a lot of important things also. I empathized with Sean a lot more than I think people were supposed to. A lot of the time it seemed like he was the main character, which was a little strange, since I think there were really supposed to be 3 characters. Perhaps the only thing I didn't like about the book was the random sections written by unimportant side characters (like Victor), because it was hard to see how they fit in. Worth reading, but very very sexual.
clara_m27's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
whatrayreads's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
rjdenney's review against another edition
4.0
I actually liked the movie better but the book was great too! it's sort of a f()cked up book with heartbreak and sex and I loved it. I wish there were more books that were THIS real and broke the rope. teenagers these days HAVE sex, they cuss, they do drugs. some YA books play it safe which I hate. this book isn't YA but it deals with teens in college so to me it's YA. loved it! - RICHARD
maddieonmercury's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
thelittlestdev's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
casspro's review against another edition
4.0
The first of hopefully many novels that I've read by Ellis. The split narrative is a little confusing at first, since none of the narrators are fully introduced before jumping into the story. But the weaving of the college experience of these characters are very satisfying. One of my favorite reads of the year.