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questingnotcoasting's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
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
I knew almost nothing about this but I've loved all Ozeki's previous books so wanted to pick this up as soon as it came out. It felt different from her other novels, I think because of its teenage boy protagonist, but I really enjoyed it. There was definitely some level of it which went over my head, as it's quite literary in the way it plays with form, but I really love her writing and characters. I was often frustrated by their actions but I also really empathised with them and was invested in their journeys.
It's nearly 600 pages and it covers so many themes, including grief, mental health, capitalism, art and books. I couldn't really see where it was heading and while there were parts I found more compelling than others, I was intrigued the whole way through.
It's nearly 600 pages and it covers so many themes, including grief, mental health, capitalism, art and books. I couldn't really see where it was heading and while there were parts I found more compelling than others, I was intrigued the whole way through.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Grief, Mental illness, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Ableism, Addiction, Animal death, Death, and Self harm
Minor: Sexual assault
alayamorning's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Fatphobia, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, and Sexual assault
Minor: Ableism, Bullying, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Violence
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