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This is a YA novel I can get behind. At first I rolled my eyes at the characters and how quickly they fell for each other, but I grew to love the characters. Plus, this novel approaches topics that are difficult to write about and even more difficult to discuss. I applaud Niven for creating characters that are relatable and face the realistic challenges of being a teenager coping with mental illness.

Although the characters are cheesy, I loved them. I loved Finch even though he broke my heart. He felt like nobody understood him and in a sense, he was right. Even the girl he loved with his whole heart, could not make him feel whole and understood. Unfortunately, this is a feeling I resonated with. Finch was wise beyond his years and I think that he helped Violet grow into the person she was capable of being all along.

All the Bright Places was a truly touching novel that brings several relevant issues to light and left me sobbing in my bed.

rebeccaminihane's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny sad 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

4.5

ah_nailse's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny sad 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

4.75

It’s a sucker punch to the gut every time I’ve read it.

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ray_jca's review against another edition

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5.0

Personally I loved it. But WHYYYYY????? WHY DO THAT??? INTERNALLY SCREAMING

Too painful.

maddiemaegillespie's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional reflective sad tense 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? No

5.0

It tore my heart out put it in a wood chipper spit it back out and tried to glue it back together

katelynreese's review against another edition

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4.0

my heart hurts. In so many ways. This book is everything i never knew i needed! it had been sitting on my shelf for so long and finally, i decided to pick it up. And not put it down till i finished. It was such a breeze through read & kept me turning every page. It was cheesy and cliche and fairly predictable but still left my jaw on the floor at the end.

vbibz18's review against another edition

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3.0

I didn't like this book in the beginning, the first 100 pages or so.
But this shit made me cryyyyy for like half an hour.
It is friken sad man.
I don't love this book i have issues with it. I don't even know if I'd recommend it to friends.
The middle was the best part of the book. I didn't like the start or the end.
The writing was good, if the perspectives weren't some what confusing to me.
It flowed and evoked a serious emotional response (still recovering).
It sends out a deep message and makes you reflect on the way you perceive too.
Overall I'd say a 3.5.

random change:
idk why tf i rated this 4. i actually didnt like this book that much. but whatever 3 seems alright.

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