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uruseibaka's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
tarumatu's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
3.5
louiseanna92's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
mayah's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- 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
4.0
wickd_secrets's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
oceanoruins's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- 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
5.0
A great ode to nonconformity and living your life unapologetically.
juriika's review against another edition
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
3.5
birdybird's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
This is one of those 5 stars where I am incredibly biased.. I resonated a lot with the main character, and some of what is said to her I have heard in my own life.
Many might not like Shiraha (I don’t either, of course) but his character adds an interesting element to the book - as he is someone who also lives on the margins of society, but also gladly pushes others down, as Keiko notes herself (pg. 91). And at the end of the day, the two are still grouped together by others despite their stark contrast levels of hostility to other people. This book isn’t creating a new message - but through the eyes of Keiko, allows readers a perspective they might not be so familiar with.
Many might not like Shiraha (I don’t either, of course) but his character adds an interesting element to the book - as he is someone who also lives on the margins of society, but also gladly pushes others down, as Keiko notes herself (pg. 91). And at the end of the day, the two are still grouped together by others despite their stark contrast levels of hostility to other people. This book isn’t creating a new message - but through the eyes of Keiko, allows readers a perspective they might not be so familiar with.