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tidecaller's review against another edition
5.0
theres just something about translated works that somehow hit me even harder. i know this review has been a little overdue but i just didnt knew how to put my words together to write a proper review - im not even sure i will somehow put all my feelings into this meager review.
it is bittersweet, reminding me of my own time in school, as a young teen, as someone who doesnt fit in and the entire journey of the unnamed main character, it hits. his thoughts are so in depth and the conversation he has with kojima, theyre even deeper and its hard to stomach that theyre both spiraling seemingly quickly, which only is accelerated due to the shortness of the book.
and the ending just made me happy? it was something i would want everyone in a similar situation to have. this whole book is so personal and close and focuses on so much on the despair and the coming of age and fitting in as a teen.
it is bittersweet, reminding me of my own time in school, as a young teen, as someone who doesnt fit in and the entire journey of the unnamed main character, it hits. his thoughts are so in depth and the conversation he has with kojima, theyre even deeper and its hard to stomach that theyre both spiraling seemingly quickly, which only is accelerated due to the shortness of the book.
and the ending just made me happy? it was something i would want everyone in a similar situation to have. this whole book is so personal and close and focuses on so much on the despair and the coming of age and fitting in as a teen.
the_rosy_maple_moth's review
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- 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
3.0
stefaniasorz's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
3.5
audreyng_29's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
fien04's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
arugulaking's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
4.75
hopeful and devastating at the same time
strwberrys_'s review against another edition
5.0
SOOO SAD‼️‼️
Maybe 4.5⭐️ but idk. Amazing book omg, make sure you check the trigger warnings before you read it though. I went into it blind and definitely would have preferred to be more aware of what was going to happen. Loved this so much!!
Maybe 4.5⭐️ but idk. Amazing book omg, make sure you check the trigger warnings before you read it though. I went into it blind and definitely would have preferred to be more aware of what was going to happen. Loved this so much!!
groovygrape's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Grief, and Sexual harassment
bussinbooks's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75