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emmalemonnz's review against another edition
4.0
I wasn't expecting to like this as much as I did.
Short stories are harder to lose yourself in than longer narratives, but these short stories drew me in and wrapped me up. I've laughed and cried.
For someone who doesn't like romance as a genre and isn't sure I believe in romantic love, I've read a hell of a lot of romance books and books about romantic love this year. I love the range of voices and characters in this one. I love the different types of love that are presented.
David Levithan is a great writer.
Short stories are harder to lose yourself in than longer narratives, but these short stories drew me in and wrapped me up. I've laughed and cried.
For someone who doesn't like romance as a genre and isn't sure I believe in romantic love, I've read a hell of a lot of romance books and books about romantic love this year. I love the range of voices and characters in this one. I love the different types of love that are presented.
David Levithan is a great writer.
brianna_gallup's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
erudite's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.5
A lovely collection of short stories.
motherbird76's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was a likable book until I hit the end when I loved it. I liked the last three tracks the best and I’m glad I persisted. I look forward to sharing it with others.
bean13's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
blairconrad's review against another edition
4.0
Generally good stories. A few sections I didn't really connect with (the playlist, poetry, and story about his parents), most were enjoyable, and a few I really really liked, notably the one about A, and the march in Atlanta. In particular, and I'm not entirely sure why, had me in tears. I just sat there, reading with wet cheeks.
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Text. Your. Mom.crypticspren's review against another edition
1.0
I had to DNF. This was painfully boring. Every time I got invested, the story was over. As a collection of short stories it just really missed the mark for me.
bookstoresurfer's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Meh