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monochr0mia's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
therestlessbookflea07's review against another edition
4.0
This book worked in fixing my reading slump! Okay.
The novel journeys to a young and talented swimmer-athlete Sam who attempts to tread her life specifically in three--upholding her post and friendship with the Crazy Eights, an anticipating romance from an unexpected pair, and a budding-fulfilling bond with the Poet's Corner. Having to struggle in grace with the three worlds, Sam also strives to keep her critically upheld facade as a person with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
The writing style and command allows readers to accustom with the familiarity of the themes introduced especially in the featured high school context. It observed less difficulty in reading, however, the apparent gap in reaching its peak quality is the manner and degree of handling the concept of mental health illness especially in OCD and depression. More of that includes the idea that the bullying was resolved by a blossoming romance (between the main character and her former bullying-victim into lover). Although the author did share that the work was anchored in careful research and professional inquiry, the novel is challenged to bring a strong influence in dealing with the said themes. The part about the bullying is a personal conflict, while the part of having an ideal and incredible patient-therapist relationship is a favorite.
Still, the book is a good 3.5 star read!
The novel journeys to a young and talented swimmer-athlete Sam who attempts to tread her life specifically in three--upholding her post and friendship with the Crazy Eights, an anticipating romance from an unexpected pair, and a budding-fulfilling bond with the Poet's Corner. Having to struggle in grace with the three worlds, Sam also strives to keep her critically upheld facade as a person with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
The writing style and command allows readers to accustom with the familiarity of the themes introduced especially in the featured high school context. It observed less difficulty in reading, however, the apparent gap in reaching its peak quality is the manner and degree of handling the concept of mental health illness especially in OCD and depression. More of that includes the idea that the bullying was resolved by a blossoming romance (between the main character and her former bullying-victim into lover). Although the author did share that the work was anchored in careful research and professional inquiry, the novel is challenged to bring a strong influence in dealing with the said themes. The part about the bullying is a personal conflict, while the part of having an ideal and incredible patient-therapist relationship is a favorite.
Still, the book is a good 3.5 star read!
pernillesoe96's review against another edition
5.0
4.5. I really liked the main character! She felt so real, and i could connect a lot with her. Great plot as well. I enjoyed the poetry in the story way more than i thought i would.
withmay's review against another edition
4.0
The best part of this was Poet's Corner. Poetry has always intrigued me, but I've never really gotten into it as I don't know where to start and how to read it and to look for in a poem. I've also always loved the idea of writing and writing and writing because you can't stop, because that's all you can do, and because it's like breathing to you. One more thing I'd like to do but don't do.
It's been inspiring to read about a girl who sees herself as crazy, but from the outside looks as if she had "the perfect life". A girl who struggles and yet learns to overcome her fears and finds the strength to fight her mental illness.
I liked how a genuinely good person AJ felt like despite all the bullying he had to go through when he was little. I wish I could be like him. I wish to find the confidence that Sam has found in herself, to do things I fear because they're what's right and what I need to become a better person, for me and for the people around me.
It's been inspiring to read about a girl who sees herself as crazy, but from the outside looks as if she had "the perfect life". A girl who struggles and yet learns to overcome her fears and finds the strength to fight her mental illness.
I liked how a genuinely good person AJ felt like despite all the bullying he had to go through when he was little. I wish I could be like him. I wish to find the confidence that Sam has found in herself, to do things I fear because they're what's right and what I need to become a better person, for me and for the people around me.
elladipi's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
fatima_zafar11's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I really loved it and completely binged it but in last 12% I just lost the urge to pick it back up, probably because of exams and some personal circumstances
and then just wanted it to be over, skimmed a lot in last 12 percent but as a whole it was fantastic
All I know is that I feel good about myself for the first time in ages. I might still be obsessing, but I’m obsessing about poetry and words. I’m swimming almost every day, and my body feels strong and my mind is so clear.
I liked how she still has that obsession thing but she is putting it in worthy things, we can also put our strange fixation into something beneficial👍👍
his perspective started to change. He began to realize no one else heard music quite the way he did. No one else knew that his wife’s voice was this really unique shade of purple. ‘Normal’ people couldn’t see the color of laughter, and he began to feel sorry for them, because they’d never get to experience the world the way he did. I think that’s a lovely way to look at special minds.
Crazy is such a subjective word. I’d never use it to label anyone—certainly not you. Look, your brain functions differently from other brains, Sam. And because of the way your brain works, you got to know this wonderful person named Caroline. No one else had that privilege.
and then just wanted it to be over, skimmed a lot in last 12 percent but as a whole it was fantastic
All I know is that I feel good about myself for the first time in ages. I might still be obsessing, but I’m obsessing about poetry and words. I’m swimming almost every day, and my body feels strong and my mind is so clear.
I liked how she still has that obsession thing but she is putting it in worthy things, we can also put our strange fixation into something beneficial👍👍
his perspective started to change. He began to realize no one else heard music quite the way he did. No one else knew that his wife’s voice was this really unique shade of purple. ‘Normal’ people couldn’t see the color of laughter, and he began to feel sorry for them, because they’d never get to experience the world the way he did. I think that’s a lovely way to look at special minds.
leilersss's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
funkaroo12's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
First time I read this book, I read it in one sitting. This time, it was just as good as I remembered it. I love the definitive line you can see between good and bad, healthy and unhealthy, yet you can still relate and understand her struggles in navigating through those circumstances. I finished this book so encouraged to live fearlessly and to be more open and vulnerable with people. Love it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
__charla's review against another edition
4.0
really enjoyed this book and all of the characters in it!