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henrytinker's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I enjoyed the start and the end, but most of the book really dragged. I also didn't like or connect with any of the characters, unfortunately. Part of that is my fault, because I didn't realise this was YA and I don't like that genre much. Also didn't like how the one POC character in the book was so one dimensional and his code switching got played for laughs. Author also chose to censor certain curse words, but still use ableist slurs at various points throughout.
Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, Bullying, and Death
Minor: Ableism
charlottesomewhere's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-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
This is a gorgeously written story of grief and loss. Very powerful and emotional. You really feel like you've been through it with Lucas and his Nan.
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, and Grief
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