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kfrit17's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Took a while to get into but kept coming back to it for a reason
sherl0ck_h0lmes's review against another edition
lighthearted
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
3.0
I am not a fan of Nick Hornby's writing style. It is too colloquial for my taste. The plot is not bad, but nothing special.
irenemlec's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
wishfulfillment's review against another edition
3.0
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There were some moments throughout this book when I thought to myself "wow, this author really gets it!" regarding depression, but then by the end of the book I felt like ... no, he gets it about as much as anyone else who isn't a trained professional might. I liked this book, especially Will's chapters, but I have to sadly say the movie was better.
There were some moments throughout this book when I thought to myself "wow, this author really gets it!" regarding depression, but then by the end of the book I felt like ... no, he gets it about as much as anyone else who isn't a trained professional might. I liked this book, especially Will's chapters, but I have to sadly say the movie was better.
alivotta's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
denisedup's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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? No
3.75
ryzzles's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.25
elligo's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
hani ehrlich nid gfühlt, de hauptcharakter isch eifaach ass gsi und ik das isch de punkt aber ich bin eif nid debi gdi bi sim redemption arc hannen am schulss immer no scheisse gfunde.
xeyra1's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked this novel, told from two distinctive points-of-view, that of an adult who acts like a child, and the other from a child who acts adult-like.
This book is funny, intelligent and witty, with delightful characters, especially that of Marcus, the 12-year-old boy that cannot seem to fit in at school and ends up striking an unlikely friendship with a man old enough to be his father (except this man doesn't really like kids in the first place).
A refreshing read, written with a mix of humour and seriousness, that makes you think and smile and laugh and even cry. I loved it.
This book is funny, intelligent and witty, with delightful characters, especially that of Marcus, the 12-year-old boy that cannot seem to fit in at school and ends up striking an unlikely friendship with a man old enough to be his father (except this man doesn't really like kids in the first place).
A refreshing read, written with a mix of humour and seriousness, that makes you think and smile and laugh and even cry. I loved it.