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oprah_wimpy's review against another edition
2.0
Decently written. Audio performance was ok. Overall I just think I was kind of bored by the end. But it was quick. So thank goodness for that.
aspygirlsmom_1995's review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
krytygr's review
3.0
I wouldn’t say this was an terrible book, but I wouldn’t recommended it. It was slow and nothing really happened.
However, I did like how the story was told by all the characters from their own POV. It was different and not entirely a bad thing. With that being said, the book was a bit dull. But if you need to kill and hour and a half, this book would get the job done.
However, I did like how the story was told by all the characters from their own POV. It was different and not entirely a bad thing. With that being said, the book was a bit dull. But if you need to kill and hour and a half, this book would get the job done.
didyoumeanbooks's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 of 5 Stars
A concise short story that flip-flops between the past and the present. I enjoyed the interplay between the two storylines separated by time, and I think this story was both well-written and well-narrated. I think there could've been a bit more to it; it brought up important themes of class, queer relationships, family expectations, and more, but, unfortunately, it didn't feel super rewarding or memorable in the grand scheme of everything I have and will read.
I know this is meant as a short story, but I wish it had a bit more to it -- I think I could have really loved it if it were a bit longer or continued further in its exploration of this family, past and present.
A concise short story that flip-flops between the past and the present. I enjoyed the interplay between the two storylines separated by time, and I think this story was both well-written and well-narrated. I think there could've been a bit more to it; it brought up important themes of class, queer relationships, family expectations, and more, but, unfortunately, it didn't feel super rewarding or memorable in the grand scheme of everything I have and will read.
I know this is meant as a short story, but I wish it had a bit more to it -- I think I could have really loved it if it were a bit longer or continued further in its exploration of this family, past and present.
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P.S. Alice's thoughts about how she loved her son's roommate/partner that he had brought home but she never wanted to see him again reminded me vaguely of Daisy from the Great Gatsby talking about wanting her daughter to be a beautiful fool. I think it's the parallel of wishing for their child to cut off beautiful and important parts of themselves to have "easier" lives within the societies and roles they've been placed into.alison33445's review against another edition
4.0
Was a bit confusing keeping the two timelines straight at the beginning but overall was a great story. Heartbreaking but good
e1lie11's review
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bradurdaynightlive's review against another edition
3.0
Well-written, but as an Ohio gay, I found it a bit of a bummer.
bekrecka's review
emotional
reflective
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
3.5