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neglet's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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
A beautiful meditation on grief and belonging and the power of poetry. Even before the main character discovers the latter, his narration is filled with beautiful images and language. His journey from self-doubt to confidence is believable, and his affection for his rural hometown lovely. Highly recommended.
jmyles's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.25
donplata's review against another edition
3.0
It was okay. The storyline worked well however I am not a big poetry fan. The character build was good. Be aware that if you don't like the F word it is in the book several times. There is also a sexual assault scene in the book. It is very low on the graphic scale though
gschroeder's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
emma16ward's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.75
sarahockenhouse's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. Up there with the best I’ve read in 2021. I love a small town hero. This one is a tear jerker and will hit you right to the core.
lezapal's review against another edition
5.0
This book is beautifully written! However, it is also sad and poignant, and 100% worth the read. It does not read like a typical YA novel.
rcobbler's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
hellosarahpham's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Death
Moderate: Drug abuse
lily0843's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0