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kathrynhager's review against another edition
5.0
I really didn't think I would enjoy this book as much as I did. This was so interesting and well-written that I was hooked despite my apathy about video games. I tend to read alot of books that are written for female-audiences, but this book struck me as the type that both men and women would enjoy. The plot got really heavy at moments, but it was very well-done.
mrcrake's review against another edition
5.0
Sad and sweet. Characters were charming, imperfect, forgivable. (Except for Marx, who was perfect.) Loved it.
ladyjoseline's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I just don't know what to make of this.
It was okay, but it kind of dragged on. I didnt find many of the characters really likeable, which wasn't the Intention I think. However it still was a touching story and parts of the writing was nice. All in all it felt a bit mundane tho. I don't think this story will stay with me
It was okay, but it kind of dragged on. I didnt find many of the characters really likeable, which wasn't the Intention I think. However it still was a touching story and parts of the writing was nice. All in all it felt a bit mundane tho. I don't think this story will stay with me
linschen's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
lovelikethiswillendintragedy's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
5.0
I loved the author’s writing style! The characters were interesting and their character arcs were beautifully written.
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Death, Gun violence, Medical content, Mental illness, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Blood, Suicide, Cancer, Sexism, Ableism, Car accident, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Homophobia, and Gore
Minor: Cultural appropriation, Vomit, Abortion, and Alcohol
michelesalvi_space's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
fast-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
4.25
Libro molto scorrevole e gentile.
Un romanzo che tratta di amore e amicizia, di gioie e dolori, di successi e di insuccessi.
Per gli amanti dei videogiochi è una storia interessante e ben congeniata, per tutti gli altri pure.
Un romanzo che tratta di amore e amicizia, di gioie e dolori, di successi e di insuccessi.
Per gli amanti dei videogiochi è una storia interessante e ben congeniata, per tutti gli altri pure.
kdawn999's review against another edition
4.0
This was astonishingly good, and I don’t even like videogames. The joy of this is in the story of friendship, collaboration, and friction between the three principals. The best bits are when we get backstories of their childhoods—details which inform the plot later. However, at the approach of the final third, I became frustrated with Sam’s romantic jealousies. Thankfully, his character is not rewarded for these feelings, and the end feels right. I enjoyed the literariness of this storytelling, the Shakespeare and the Dickinson. I wish I could play the games described in this book. I wish they really existed.
jeffcarlson96's review against another edition
5.0
Haven’t been this immersed in a book in a long time. The character and world building is beautiful and inspires deep reflection on love, connection, grief, and so much more. Inspired to play more!
melanie_buchholz's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
slow-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
4.0