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rayne_1906's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
1 hour 30 minutes - Patrick Ness is one of my all-time favourite authors and this book was certainly brilliantly written. I love the characters and the lives they lead feel so realistic and immersive, and combined with the more abstract perspective of the ghost, made for an emotional and reflective story. I would have liked it better if the two perspectives were more intertwined, I think that would have made for a more interesting conclusion, but the ending as it was was written intentionally to reflect the title very well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, and Child abuse
lizsmartie13's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Patrick Ness is just so GOOD. This is written gorgeously and it goes fast— I read it in basically two sittings. It may have been the speed I read it or how invested I was in Adam, but I never really connected with the Faun storyline and I think the book could have done without it. But man, the rest of this! I got very teary throughout— I am always so impressed with Ness’ ability to create these protagonists who resonate so deeply in my heart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Sexual harassment
coolc4t's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
the side-plot with the girl in the forest confused me a bit. i liked the book and i saw my english teacher reading it so i read it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Death, and Drug use
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
anniehere's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Overall, a great read. My only issue was that there were two perspectives, which weren't as connected as I thought they should be.
This story takes place over one day but didn't feel constrained due to flashbacks and ruminations of the main character.
This story takes place over one day but didn't feel constrained due to flashbacks and ruminations of the main character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Homophobia
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual content and Animal death
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