Reviews

The Forevers by Chris Whitaker

kat7890erina's review

3.0

I was drawn in by the cover and the premise; the writing style of the first half almost had me walk away; once the plot started forming, I was glad I stuck around.

I think this would make a better TV series than it did a book.

paigelouise's review against another edition

dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

sammymus's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

2.0

linndt's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

It was quite dark and edgy, and at times it felt ridiculous. It was okay but I would not read it again. I didn't like the romance aspects, but the friendships and the sister was awesome. 

vlmollylv's review against another edition

slow-paced

2.5

revisorium's review

5.0

I LOVE Chris Whitaker's work, and was excited to read one set in the UK! I got so drawn into all the characters, especially Mae, and the idea that even the worst people - someone like Hunter - are really good, deep down, hidden under layers of pressure. God. I hope when the world ends I get to die with a fresh slate.

hunterrrr's review against another edition

challenging tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

emme_lou's review

2.0

DNF - premise was there but unfortunately wasn’t followed through and was hard to follow.

elefly115's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

essa2301's review

2.0

ok so the idea was really cool but here were my problems with it:

1 romanticising sh/ suicide vibes. i mean i doubt if that was the purpose but it felt like that
2 fat shaming
3 all the characters names and personalities were the same i could not keep track
4 casually killing and burying two people (they sucked but still)