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dr_sol's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A great piece of literature. However, it's one of the few books where I prefer the film over the written version.
The main characters were all quite interesting and I could easily identify myself with the protagonist, Todd.
Still, I would have liked to know more about the other characters (perhaps then I wouldn't have been so confused about who's who, haha).
The frequent switch of perspective left me confused as well, but I grew to like it after a while. Another thing I really liked about the novel was its main message: That you should live and not only exist, and that you should seize the day.
While "Dead Poets Society" was a rather short read, it was definitely impactful and the film is now one of my favourites.
Carpe Diem!
The main characters were all quite interesting and I could easily identify myself with the protagonist, Todd.
Still, I would have liked to know more about the other characters (perhaps then I wouldn't have been so confused about who's who, haha).
The frequent switch of perspective left me confused as well, but I grew to like it after a while. Another thing I really liked about the novel was its main message: That you should live and not only exist, and that you should seize the day.
While "Dead Poets Society" was a rather short read, it was definitely impactful and the film is now one of my favourites.
Carpe Diem!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, and Grief
Minor: Child death, Death, and Suicide
bigbookmaus's review
3.5
why oh why the SA scene
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Suicide
mamatrauma's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Child abuse, Suicide, Vomit, Child death, Grief, and Violence
biankaj's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I wonder why was this book even written: the movie came first and it is perfect, it is enough. This book did not add anything except weird SA scene. It still is enjoyable read, emotionally powerful, but there is no reason why you should choose book over movie.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
kenyoncannotread's review against another edition
fast-paced
2.0
Good way to make you potentially think that you now hate a movie that you love. The author been like “How can I be more creepy about women in this one?”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Sexual assault
cassius_orion's review against another edition
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
thisgirlreads_yay's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Suicide, and Sexual content
torispring's review
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
Would be 5 stars but it wasn't that special compared to the movie. Did love the extra scenes they put in, because they really added to the characters (especially Todd and Charlie).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
pbraue13's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
uwishuwouldknowthat's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-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
5.0
Oh Captain, my captain, you will be missed😔
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Sexual harassment