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books_highlighters_me's review against another edition
5.0
I am truly amazed by this book and don't even know how to express my thoughts. From the very beginning, it held my attention and I couldn't stop reading. The author's portrayal of the characters was exceptional and they were very well presented in the plot. I was impressed by how the characters matured, and the ending was quite unexpected. Until 83%, it was a five-star book for me. However, after that point, I found Finch's viewpoint and actions a bit confusing. I couldn't understand them for a while, but everything came together in the end. Overall, I would give this book a 4.5 rating, which I will round up to 5. I enjoyed reading it and it has earned a place among my favorite YA books.
gracenextdoor's review against another edition
1.0
Theodore Finch is the so-called "freak" at school. Violet Markey is a good student and popular. One day, they meet unexpectedly on the ledge of the school bell tower, where they both planned to jump. Thus begins a strange and unexpected friendship...possibly more.
The book deals with issues of grief, loss, friendship, and the feeling of not belonging or knowing your own purpose in life. I found the characters to be only mildly likeable and pretty generic. I never really warmed to either of them.
I understand the book, but the comparison to [book: The Fault In Our Stars] is wildly misleading, unfounded and slightly insulting to TFIOS. I love Augustus and Hazel. This book is nothing like them.
Ultimately, the book is a poor vehicle for the message the author is trying to make. 300 pages in, I still had no idea what was happening, why it was happening or if I should actually care. I only finished it because I had spent so much time slogging through it. I'm just glad I got this as an advanced copy and therefore it was free.
Bottom line: I strongly do NOT recommend this book.
The book deals with issues of grief, loss, friendship, and the feeling of not belonging or knowing your own purpose in life. I found the characters to be only mildly likeable and pretty generic. I never really warmed to either of them.
I understand the book, but the comparison to [book: The Fault In Our Stars] is wildly misleading, unfounded and slightly insulting to TFIOS. I love Augustus and Hazel. This book is nothing like them.
Ultimately, the book is a poor vehicle for the message the author is trying to make. 300 pages in, I still had no idea what was happening, why it was happening or if I should actually care. I only finished it because I had spent so much time slogging through it. I'm just glad I got this as an advanced copy and therefore it was free.
Bottom line: I strongly do NOT recommend this book.
cowboyrave's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sydknee64436's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
4.5
emmasdrg's review against another edition
5.0
if i crying, it’s a good book. I cried.
Now who want to hug me ?
Now who want to hug me ?
snunnie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-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
3.5
datsureads's review against another edition
5.0
I admit, I'm afraid to read books/watch movies with sad content in them, and so I was just as apprehensive about this novel. But it still spoke to me, and waited in my TBR pile for quite some time until I obtained a copy from the library. Finally I gathered my courage, and began to read.
I was blown away, especially because this book is YA. Especially because it's about mental illness. And especially for the perspectives it offers. We see mental illness through the eyes of loved ones, friends, survivors, and through the sufferers. What gets me is that this isn't just a book about a difficult topic. The characters have depth; they have interests, backstory, and are so relatable. There is some beautiful writing in this book, and some amazing, inspiring lines.
It speaks to me as a member of a generation where 1 in 4 Australians currently have a mental health condition, but as a society we still struggle to deal with and speak about it. The author comments on this, highlighting the stigmatisation of an illness that 'can't be seen' and the shame and fear victims experience.
This is so, so important to read.
I was blown away, especially because this book is YA. Especially because it's about mental illness. And especially for the perspectives it offers. We see mental illness through the eyes of loved ones, friends, survivors, and through the sufferers. What gets me is that this isn't just a book about a difficult topic. The characters have depth; they have interests, backstory, and are so relatable. There is some beautiful writing in this book, and some amazing, inspiring lines.
It speaks to me as a member of a generation where 1 in 4 Australians currently have a mental health condition, but as a society we still struggle to deal with and speak about it. The author comments on this, highlighting the stigmatisation of an illness that 'can't be seen' and the shame and fear victims experience.
This is so, so important to read.
lotteleendertse's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-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
2.25
sketchy_reader's review against another edition
5.0
A stunning, heartbreaking book that easily made its way onto my top 20 favorite books.