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idesofmarch's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
Graphic: Terminal illness, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Murder, Child death, and Bullying
Minor: Alcohol
noemi1010's review against another edition
4.0
This is a sad bittersweet romance between two high schoolers.
The male protagonist who goes unnamed until the end of the book finds a diary belonging to a popular girl in his class, Sakura... who happens to be dying. The only one to know apart from her family, the male character decides to spend time with her and to do the activities that she wants. Shy by nature, he doesn't really get why she's so open, sunny and loving life, but little by little her views make him think and consider a change.
I might have dropped a tear or two on the tube while I was reading it on my way back home, but it was totally worth it. We don't know how much time we have left to live, so every second counts.
The male protagonist who goes unnamed until the end of the book finds a diary belonging to a popular girl in his class, Sakura... who happens to be dying. The only one to know apart from her family, the male character decides to spend time with her and to do the activities that she wants. Shy by nature, he doesn't really get why she's so open, sunny and loving life, but little by little her views make him think and consider a change.
I might have dropped a tear or two on the tube while I was reading it on my way back home, but it was totally worth it. We don't know how much time we have left to live, so every second counts.
sprwblvm's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.25
peeny_weeny's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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
4.0
yasamanvf's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.25
asi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
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
3.75
0aven9's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
The book was mostly OK, but dragged on at parts. The two leads as not likable characters. It is supposed to be a romance, but there was little chemistry between them. The book does not stop beating the reader with the fact that the female lead is terminal ill, to the point of annoyance. Would not recommend, there are much better romance out there.
Graphic: Chronic illness and Death
akagisa12's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Medical trauma
hiddenfallacies's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Alcohol and Medical content
Minor: Blood
briceidainiguez's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.75
Graphic: Death