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emstej's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
atleastelise's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This novel started out overwhelmingly good. I was super intrigued by the story itself. Also the chapters being split into 5 acts was a fun touch. And yall know I love a campus novel.
However I thought the murder happened a bit too quickly? Kinda felt like acts 3 and 4 got a little too loosey goosey. But during act 5 I snapped back into attention.
Not entirely sure this is a 4 star book for me — maybe a 3.75 but eh I’m being indecisive
However I thought the murder happened a bit too quickly? Kinda felt like acts 3 and 4 got a little too loosey goosey. But during act 5 I snapped back into attention.
Not entirely sure this is a 4 star book for me — maybe a 3.75 but eh I’m being indecisive
cloudjules's review against another edition
5.0
It’d been a good while since I cried this hard because of a book. Thank you M.L. Rio for ruining my life (and providing me with the motivation needed to finally start reading Shakespeare).
delvie's review against another edition
Remember when YA media had this stint where everything was set at a performing arts school? Remember when the theater kids were considered weird/cringe in those movies? Do you like how theater teachers consistently cross professional boundaries and exploit/abuse their students? Do you enjoy how seriously theater kids take themselves? Look no further. Here you go.
citrus_lemonishere's review against another edition
5.0
(in my opinion) This book is absolutely devastating, and I would lie if I said I didn't cry reading it. Still, I'd say it's one of my favorites so far, it's written in a way that makes you want to read it forever and the story and characters are so intricate and komplex like the mystery at hand. If I said anything else I might make this a spoiler, so I'll stop here.
christilee_'s review against another edition
5.0
Oi what a book! The drama. The Shakespeare. Ah goodgoodgood
adiscoveryofbooks__'s review against another edition
5.0
i protagonisti che "eh, perché io voglio diventare un attore..." no rega voi volete andare da un terapista fidatevi di me
cbxtherine's review against another edition
4.0
Realistically I would rate this book 5/5 stars but the last Act distresses me to no end. Yes, it makes sense dramaturgically (haha). Yes, I know that just because the curtains were coming down didn’t mean Oliver and his friend, roommate, more than friend would make it out unscathed. I need concrete evidence that James isn’t hiding away in Del Norte, waiting for Oliver to find him; otherwise I don’t think I can ever rest in peace.