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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
excellent translation.
a boy who doesn't feel anything ends up feeling something. while that's the reader's expectation, the way that it happens is incredibly tragic and shows the main characters progression and development over time with the help of an extreme friendship. the flaws of the many adults in his life are clear, however, their empathy and support are integral to his growth. and a little crush helps out too, although i feel like that segment is rushed. if anything, i could see it as one of the ways for him to realize that he's beginning to feel more rather than him suddenly having a breakthrough. same thing with the ending, although i don't understand why dora changed schools lol.
i liked the book but im not sure if it was a standout. the plotline between the two boys was really good though and i think the story was well executed in general.
a boy who doesn't feel anything ends up feeling something. while that's the reader's expectation, the way that it happens is incredibly tragic and shows the main characters progression and development over time with the help of an extreme friendship. the flaws of the many adults in his life are clear, however, their empathy and support are integral to his growth. and a little crush helps out too, although i feel like that segment is rushed. if anything, i could see it as one of the ways for him to realize that he's beginning to feel more rather than him suddenly having a breakthrough. same thing with the ending, although i don't understand why dora changed schools lol.
i liked the book but im not sure if it was a standout. the plotline between the two boys was really good though and i think the story was well executed in general.
Very beautiful, short book, was so engrained in it that I missed my train stop, haha
emotional
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:
Yes
I cried while reading this, I really really loved it
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Mental illness, Death of parent, Murder
Moderate: Cursing, Violence
Minor: Bullying, Blood, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
I’d give it like a 3.6
Super easy, short, and enjoyable read, but the ending feels a bit unsatisfying. It ends too cleanly in contrast to the rush of events at the final part and given Yunjae’s condition, I had different expectations for how his and Gon’s story would end. Maybe I was looking for a different ending because the story reminded me of an abrasive “Gon”-like person I’d met before but didn’t get the chance to say goodbye to.
Super easy, short, and enjoyable read, but the ending feels a bit unsatisfying. It ends too cleanly in contrast to the rush of events at the final part and given Yunjae’s condition, I had different expectations for how his and Gon’s story would end. Maybe I was looking for a different ending because the story reminded me of an abrasive “Gon”-like person I’d met before but didn’t get the chance to say goodbye to.
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I remember reading a review of this book that stated even if yunjae wasnt able to feel, the reader was feeling everything for him. This book is about many things. To me it was especially about the gift of being able to feel deeply.