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readin_robin19's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Mass/school shootings, and Drug abuse
edendecker's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mass/school shootings
gladiolus17's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
3.5
I enjoyed the writing on a sentence level. Listening to the audiobook was a fantastic experience, since I could hear the poetry read aloud and hear all the wonderful alliteration. I felt like each sentence in this book was chosen with care.
As well, I appreciated the angle of the meth use. Meth destroys a person and makes them selfish.
Finally, I enjoyed the nature scenes, and I enjoyed that all Gerald wanted to do was look at the fish, which is why he went to the resort. It was so simple and pure.
On a macro level, although I liked Becky’s poetry, I felt like her story had little to do with the overall plot. The bits about the school shooting did not affect any of her actions nor any of Les’ actions, and she seemed to be reactive to the plot rather than driving the plot most of the time. I would’ve liked to see her play a bigger part in the story.
As well, I appreciated the angle of the meth use. Meth destroys a person and makes them selfish.
Finally, I enjoyed the nature scenes, and I enjoyed that all Gerald wanted to do was look at the fish, which is why he went to the resort. It was so simple and pure.
On a macro level, although I liked Becky’s poetry, I felt like her story had little to do with the overall plot. The bits about the school shooting did not affect any of her actions nor any of Les’ actions, and she seemed to be reactive to the plot rather than driving the plot most of the time. I would’ve liked to see her play a bigger part in the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse and Drug use
Minor: Mass/school shootings
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