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emotional
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
It is an impactful story with strong and relatable characters. I really loved that the story was told from two perspectives, it added a lot more depth to the characters and showed different sides of one experience. I was a bit disappointed by the writing... don't get me wrong: it is written quite beautifully and the small poignant metaphors and details made the story feel very real and human, but because it is written in verse, I expected the writing to be a lot more lyrical. Maybe it is because I listened to the audio book, so the verse format wasn't so obvious, but to me, it almost read like "normal" prose. But maybe that is the beauty of it? I just didn't expect it.
Apart from that, it is a powerful story which explores difficult topics (like grief, identity, betrayal,...) in an accessible and nuanced way. Overall, it was a really touching story.
Apart from that, it is a powerful story which explores difficult topics (like grief, identity, betrayal,...) in an accessible and nuanced way. Overall, it was a really touching story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Grief, Death of parent, and Infidelity
Moderate: Terminal illness, Pregnancy, Outing, and Cancer
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