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swhence's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The plot of Some Other Now was interesting and I was very invested in the story. Several issues such as grief, depression, neglect were handled with care. However, the execution felt lacking. I could not help but feel that there could have been more.
I felt for Jessi. It was not surprising that she felt very close to the Cohens, considering the neglect she faced from her own family. Mel Cohen was everything Jessi needed in a mother. It was good to see that her own mother's side was also put forth. She was trying her best but Jessi needed more.
I wish the story was also told from Luke's side. While Jessie was a well developed character, Luke felt one-dimensional. He was an important character in this book, there was so much potential to develop his side.
To sum it up, a solid effort worth reading.
I felt for Jessi. It was not surprising that she felt very close to the Cohens, considering the neglect she faced from her own family. Mel Cohen was everything Jessi needed in a mother. It was good to see that her own mother's side was also put forth. She was trying her best but Jessi needed more.
I wish the story was also told from Luke's side. While Jessie was a well developed character, Luke felt one-dimensional. He was an important character in this book, there was so much potential to develop his side.
To sum it up, a solid effort worth reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Chronic illness
Moderate: Alcoholism
noellerose's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was quite a quick read, even if the subject manner was serious and heartbreaking. I liked how the story was split up into Then and Now, and how we saw Jessi's interaction with the Cohen family before and after the accident that put a stop to their friendship. I liked how apparent the character's flaws were, and that even the 'good' characters had their imperfections.
I have to admit, I did find Jessi a tad bit melodramatic. I understand she felt extremely guilty for what happened, but she pretended like everyone hated her and that she didn't deserve to be loved, and the conversations were written as if we were supposed to feel sorry for Jessi. Also, I thought it was a bit weird that there was barely a mention of Rowan in the Nows. He was her best friend, but we didn't really see any of her grieving process. That was a bit unfortunate.
All with all, this was a great read for me.
I have to admit, I did find Jessi a tad bit melodramatic. I understand she felt extremely guilty for what happened, but she pretended like everyone hated her and that she didn't deserve to be loved, and the conversations were written as if we were supposed to feel sorry for Jessi. Also, I thought it was a bit weird that there was barely a mention of Rowan in the Nows. He was her best friend, but we didn't really see any of her grieving process. That was a bit unfortunate.
All with all, this was a great read for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Mental illness, Cancer, Chronic illness, and Grief
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