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amandanomaly's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book in (essentially) 2 days, which, with my schedule, is quite an accomplishment! I couldn't put it down. The chapters were quick and easily digestible, and the very significant issues that each character was dealing with, and how it divided and/or attracted them, was interesting. The ending...without giving anything away...was unique.
There are only two things about the book that I could complain about:
1) Libby seemed a bit TOO eager, especially for being a teen and having been removed from "a normal life" for most of her years, to lose her virginity, potentially to the first guy who showed any interest in her whatsoever. It was mentioned multiple times, otherwise I probably would have let it go in passing.
2) The "ah ha" moments weren't quite as "AH HA" as I expected them to be. I don't know if reading it so quickly affected the buildup for me, or if it was that way for others, too.
Those things being said, this book is a great way to spend the weekend.
(My review was unaffected by the hype surrounding this book, as I was not aware of such until after the fact.)
There are only two things about the book that I could complain about:
1) Libby seemed a bit TOO eager, especially for being a teen and having been removed from "a normal life" for most of her years, to lose her virginity, potentially to the first guy who showed any interest in her whatsoever. It was mentioned multiple times, otherwise I probably would have let it go in passing.
2) The "ah ha" moments weren't quite as "AH HA" as I expected them to be. I don't know if reading it so quickly affected the buildup for me, or if it was that way for others, too.
Those things being said, this book is a great way to spend the weekend.
(My review was unaffected by the hype surrounding this book, as I was not aware of such until after the fact.)
blurrypetals's review against another edition
5.0
This one felt a lot like a happier, more satisfying version of Eleanor & Park to me, which is the only Rainbow Rowell book I love, so that's saying something, in my opinion.
I'm having a rough time quantifying what this book was to me, truly. Everything was tied up in such a neat, satisfying way, I'm not left wanting for much of anything here. This was just so much chicken soup for the soul, my heart feels full, and I honestly can't ask any more from this book.
Libby and Jack were just...perfect for each other. I loved that Libby took absolutely no shit yet still managed to be vulnerable. I was certainly expecting the sort of character who was broken up over every little thing but, instead, she took her baggage and turned it into armor. She fought back, she spoke up, and that was amazing to me. I wish I was half as brave as she was.
I also thought Jack's arc was very, very interesting and I was surprised by how complex he was. I enjoyed the way his face blindness was described to the reader a lot, too.
They were both so interesting and their stories were told in such intricate a fashion I was incredibly impressed by the time I finished up.
Jorjeana Marie and Robbie Daymond narrated here and I thought they had a very palpable chemistry, which is extra cool to me because two separate narrators rarely have chemistry, seeing as they read in two different places at two different times, but Jorjeana and Robbie have it. The only other person I've ever seen that happen with is when Jorjeana and Robbie were each paired with Michael Crouch (They Both Die at the End for Robbie and Michael, And Then There Were Four for Jorjeana and Michael) so that's pretty rad.
I'd wholeheartedly recommend this one, for sure. It's awesome. I love these two characters and their issues and their relationship a lot. Like, a lot. Check it out.
I'm having a rough time quantifying what this book was to me, truly. Everything was tied up in such a neat, satisfying way, I'm not left wanting for much of anything here. This was just so much chicken soup for the soul, my heart feels full, and I honestly can't ask any more from this book.
Libby and Jack were just...perfect for each other. I loved that Libby took absolutely no shit yet still managed to be vulnerable. I was certainly expecting the sort of character who was broken up over every little thing but, instead, she took her baggage and turned it into armor. She fought back, she spoke up, and that was amazing to me. I wish I was half as brave as she was.
I also thought Jack's arc was very, very interesting and I was surprised by how complex he was. I enjoyed the way his face blindness was described to the reader a lot, too.
They were both so interesting and their stories were told in such intricate a fashion I was incredibly impressed by the time I finished up.
Jorjeana Marie and Robbie Daymond narrated here and I thought they had a very palpable chemistry, which is extra cool to me because two separate narrators rarely have chemistry, seeing as they read in two different places at two different times, but Jorjeana and Robbie have it. The only other person I've ever seen that happen with is when Jorjeana and Robbie were each paired with Michael Crouch (They Both Die at the End for Robbie and Michael, And Then There Were Four for Jorjeana and Michael) so that's pretty rad.
I'd wholeheartedly recommend this one, for sure. It's awesome. I love these two characters and their issues and their relationship a lot. Like, a lot. Check it out.
ataylor14's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I def had beef with this book... I will hate it until I die I js wasn't a fan maybe that my fault
1000unreadpages's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hiyya's review against another edition
2.0
Kinda trash I didn’t mind it at the beginning but it got so much worse not worth the read don’t even know why I continued reading
emilyfallon's review against another edition
4.0
honestly such a cute story! I love that the main characters aren't traditional (:
astrireads's review against another edition
5.0
I recently finished reading All the Bright Places and read the excerpt of this book and was instantly intrigued.
Trigger warning: bullying, panic attack, body weight, prosopagnosia
This book tells the story of Libby Strout, who was America's fattest teen, and is now a new student at a highschool, and Jack Masselin, who can't recognise faces, not even his own family. Both of them lands in a group counseling at school, and gets to spend more time together.
I had no idea what to expect, but wow, this book exceeded all my expectations! The story of Libby discovering her self-worth despite all the bullying is worthy of applause. Jack's story of learning that he has prosopagnosia, while also living with it and trying to identify every person he meets, is eye-opening. This book was wonderfully written, that I could not stop reading it and finished it in only two sittings! The story is touching and heart-warming, guaranteed to make you smile, laugh, and cry (like I did).
I would highly recommend this book to everyone, because I feel the topics discussed in this book are universal, such as bullying and self-acceptance. This book is easily one of my top 5 reads of 2020! Five stars!
Trigger warning: bullying, panic attack, body weight, prosopagnosia
This book tells the story of Libby Strout, who was America's fattest teen, and is now a new student at a highschool, and Jack Masselin, who can't recognise faces, not even his own family. Both of them lands in a group counseling at school, and gets to spend more time together.
I had no idea what to expect, but wow, this book exceeded all my expectations! The story of Libby discovering her self-worth despite all the bullying is worthy of applause. Jack's story of learning that he has prosopagnosia, while also living with it and trying to identify every person he meets, is eye-opening. This book was wonderfully written, that I could not stop reading it and finished it in only two sittings! The story is touching and heart-warming, guaranteed to make you smile, laugh, and cry (like I did).
I would highly recommend this book to everyone, because I feel the topics discussed in this book are universal, such as bullying and self-acceptance. This book is easily one of my top 5 reads of 2020! Five stars!