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summerrains'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
um this book is a very interesting approach to addressing how stories are told from different people’s perspective. the author and this book are a perfect example of Nealon and Giroux’s idea of audiences being able to interpret works in their own way. if you’re looking for high school drama with a weird twist half way through then i‘d suggest this book. but a bit of a warning for you, even though the drama may seem petty, the problems that these characters deal with are very deep and very real.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism and Sexual assault
Minor: Murder
rmperezpadilla's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Vomit, and Pedophilia
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
levc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Gun violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Homophobia, Outing, Drug use, and Pregnancy
augustpeach_'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? It's complicated
2.75
I found the novel had enough tension for me to keep reading, wanting to solve the questions I had relating to the dynamics of the characters. However, I finished the novel with more questions - all was not as it seemed. Which, I believe ... may be the point.
I felt like the last act was rushed, which was unfortunate because that featured plot was my favorite.
I purchased the book and am planning on donating it.
If you feel compelled, another read-through of the book could be helpful ... I don't plan on reading it again so I will be donating my copy ... If I feel compelled to read it again, I'll reach out to my local library.
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Sexual content and Gun violence
donut_holer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Pregnancy, Self harm, and Pedophilia
readbycarina's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Rape, Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Alcohol, Death, and Pregnancy
zo__ish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This quote from the book is the best way to describe it’s story and meaning. The first half was pretty slow and hard to grapple. I got a little bored but at the second half I really understood what was happening & what the story was about. I loved the ending, though it was very heartbreaking.
Lots of internal monologue and analyzing of other characters. Choi really plays with trusting characters and unreliable narrators. She is clearly a very talented writer!
Graphic: Rape and Sexual content
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Pregnancy
lucinotlucy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Rape, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, and Pregnancy
readwithbells's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault and Adult/minor relationship
sarahcothron'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
4.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Emotional abuse and Pregnancy