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crivamonte's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
jamiehandy's review
3.0
Overall a slow slog through an ordinary coming of age. You do begin to enjoy Sam and her life but it is all kind of slow moving.
_elizabeth11_'s review
5.0
This book was amazing. I cried several times. Everything about this book felt so so true - Sam’s relationships, her thought processes, her guilt and self righteousness, all the decisions she made. Nothing about this book could have been better. A must read if you have mommy or daddy issues.
kate_cunningham's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
steffrugg's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
judygold's review
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A good read focused on Sam and her child teenage years, growing up in a difficult family situation and finding things she loves. Moody and captivating
honkinggoose's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
theboldbookworm's review
4.0
This book follows Sam from the time she's seven until she's nineteen. In the course of the book, Sam learns a lot about herself and about those around her. Her life isn't an easy one, and I felt for her and even related to her in some ways. Sam's relationship with her dad is a bit complicated and sad, as is her relationship with her climbing coach and other adults in her life. This one made me cry a few times, but I really enjoy watching Sam grow through the pages.
abe389's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5