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jordan_noel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The transition from hate to love between the two characters felt kind of sudden, but their friendship was so sweet and pure that I think it makes up for it.
Maybe it's just me, but many parts felt overly, almost sickly sentimental. I felt a lot of dialogue and description of their romantic endeavors was a bit excessive. Still, it was a sweet relationship and I can get over these little flaws.
I have very mixed feelings about the ending.
I think the relationship was a chance for Eleanor to appreciate herself more, learn and grow, and become independent. And for Park, it was his first, perhaps naïve, experience in love. I do like the complexity in their different interpretations of the relationship.
These characters were likable and the end was fairly realistic. Overall, this is a sweet, hopeful book, especially for teenagers who know just how brutal high school and adolescent life can be.
Moderate: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Abandonment, Racism, and Toxic relationship
lindsayrae114's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
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I grew up in an abusive home. I was not conventionally pretty. I spent every day of my life trying to disappear and stand out at the same time. Be the good student so teachers were never worried about me. Don't get the attention of boys. Then one noticed despite my efforts. It was a full time job to fall in love and keep myself and the relationship safe at the same time.
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Body shaming, and Bullying
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Racial slurs, and Homophobia
honeyy_menu's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Fatphobia, and Toxic relationship
l_myers's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Child abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual harassment
'analea_lucille's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Physical abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Bullying, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Addiction, and Alcoholism
madmadmaddymad's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I started crying when Park’s dad let him go, and I didn’t stop until the last page.
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual harassment, and Racism
Moderate: Fatphobia, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, and Body shaming
Minor: Alcohol, Drug use, Homophobia, and Transphobia
nalyr98's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, and Toxic relationship
theworldof11's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Cursing, Racism, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Bullying, Child abuse, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Blood, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Classism, Domestic abuse, Sexual harassment, and Xenophobia
Minor: Toxic friendship, War, Vomit, Animal cruelty, Biphobia, Murder, and Physical abuse
schnuggeligeerdbeere44's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Racism
Minor: Blood
kyoto's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Fatphobia, Toxic relationship, Gun violence, Body shaming, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Confinement, Racism, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Stalking, Physical abuse, Child abuse, and Alcoholism
literally what the fuck was it abt