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carlottab13's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.25
“I don't mean that life was great and I didn't want not to participate. I just mean there were always one or two things that seemed unfinished, things I wanted to follow through. […] And in the end I realized there would always be
something, and that those somethings would be enough.”
Endearing read with beautiful character development. Check trigger warnings before reading.
Endearing read with beautiful character development. Check trigger warnings before reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
minhanni's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Suicide
thetearex's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Vomit, Alcohol, Cursing, Suicide, Bullying, Drug use, Grief, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
brimclala's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Suicide attempt
taylorbworth's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
alipaperbag's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Bullying and Mental illness
maedayx43's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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
4.25
This is such a fun read. This was my first Nick Hornby book and I have not seen the film adaptation. The book switches between the POV of Marcus (a 12-year old who doesn't fit in with the kids and adults around him) and Will (a 30-something playboy/slacker who also doesn't fit in with those around him). I appreciate that this book did not take the usual road. The relationships are messy and the characters are imperfect, but it is satisfying to see them grow and come into their own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
corallig's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
3.5
"Er hatte sich vorgestellt ihre Welt zu betreten, aber er hatte nicht vorausgesehen, dass sie in seine Welt eindringen könnten. Er war ein Besucher im Leben anderer; auf Gegenbesuche legte er keinen Wert."
"Marcus dachte darüber nach. Er hatte keine Ahnung, ob das Leben seiner Mutter ihr allein gehörte oder nicht."
"Letzten Endes war das Leben wie Luft. Daran bestand für Will kein Zweifel mehr. Es gab anscheinend keine Möglichkeit, es auszusperren oder auf Distanz zu halten, und im Moment konnte er nichts anderes tun, als es zu leben und einzuatmen."
"Marcus dachte darüber nach. Er hatte keine Ahnung, ob das Leben seiner Mutter ihr allein gehörte oder nicht."
"Letzten Endes war das Leben wie Luft. Daran bestand für Will kein Zweifel mehr. Es gab anscheinend keine Möglichkeit, es auszusperren oder auf Distanz zu halten, und im Moment konnte er nichts anderes tun, als es zu leben und einzuatmen."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
kt01's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Suicide, Cursing, Bullying, and Mental illness
hanneke22's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
3.0
I never saw the movie, but I could totally picture Hugh Grant as Will.
I didn’t like the character of Will at first, he came of as selfish. But along the way he kinda grew on me as a character. He way he helped Marcus and Fiona was kinda touching. I think anyone can relate in some way to Marcus, being the misunderstood teenager that he is.
3 ⭐️
I didn’t like the character of Will at first, he came of as selfish. But along the way he kinda grew on me as a character. He way he helped Marcus and Fiona was kinda touching. I think anyone can relate in some way to Marcus, being the misunderstood teenager that he is.
3 ⭐️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt