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manateas's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
signebf's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
fast-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
rebelkiss's review against another edition
3.0
the beginning of the book for me was a hard thing to handle. I'm not someone who gets triggered but I really connected to the main character. But in the end it redeemed itself. I do think they ending was kind of...weak, if you will. But the rest was a solid read.
sallyc23's review against another edition
medium-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
4.25
jwashing1998's review against another edition
4.0
A quick and inspiring read. Needed it a as a break between some larger fantasy novels and it gave me the exhale that I was looking for. As the main character's outlook on life developed, so did mine through their eyes. Would recommend and will probably read again.
kevmatica's review
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-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? Yes
5.0
alexandradogbe's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I loved this, I borrowed it from the library but I would love to own it
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Self harm
samanthajanecates's review against another edition
2.0
I need to get off the book side of instagram because the influencers are lying. I have no idea why they liked this book.
First, 30 year old Nora was written like an angsty 15 year old. Every lesson she learned could have been an inspiring tumblr post 10 years ago, and I do not mean this in a good way. The ending was the most predictable and boring ending I've ever read, complete with- you guessed it- more cheesy tumblr-worthy quotes.
My middle school english teacher used to say "show don't tell" to encourage more immersive writing. Haig could work on this as I felt like I was just being told a story and felt no connection to Nora or any of the lives she lived.
The concept was interesting, but the execution wasn't there. This should be marketed YA as it might appeal more to high schoolers, but even then I really cannot recommend it.
First, 30 year old Nora was written like an angsty 15 year old. Every lesson she learned could have been an inspiring tumblr post 10 years ago, and I do not mean this in a good way. The ending was the most predictable and boring ending I've ever read, complete with- you guessed it- more cheesy tumblr-worthy quotes.
My middle school english teacher used to say "show don't tell" to encourage more immersive writing. Haig could work on this as I felt like I was just being told a story and felt no connection to Nora or any of the lives she lived.
The concept was interesting, but the execution wasn't there. This should be marketed YA as it might appeal more to high schoolers, but even then I really cannot recommend it.