Reviews

Dreamland by Sarah Dessen

brittneyfike's review against another edition

2.0

THIS ONE WAS NOT LIKE THE OTHER
DESSEN BOOKS I'VE READ. IT WAS
SUPER HEAVY AND NOT WHAT I
EXPECTED.

pmadison11's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

thebookberrie's review against another edition

This sure didn't age well but I don't think it was good back then either, yikes.

jordynn_rose's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

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Content Warnings

Minor: Domestic abuse

ingingenous's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse

spookycece13's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book tore me apart in the best way. 

sangd's review against another edition

4.0

Wow... This novel makes you live a multitude of emotions. I surprised myself several times to cry with warm tears. At several times I felt anger towards Rogerson and a total misunderstanding of Caitlin.

Spoiler

Certainly, I have never experienced domestic violence, hence the reason why I have difficulty understanding reactions such as those written in the novel. I liked putting myself in the shoes of this character. It gave me a better understanding. Domestic violence is such a taboo and a misunderstood topic in our current society.

At times I had to stop reading because I was emotionally troubled. In short, I recommend this novel if only to become aware that despite the ups and downs of our lives, some people don't have the chance to have many ups.

Wow... Ce roman vous fait vivre une multitude d'émotion. Je me suis surprise à plusieurs reprises à pleurer à chaudes larmes. À plusieurs moments je ressentais une grande colère envers Rogerson et une incompréhension totale vis-à-vis de Caitlin.

Spoiler

Certes, je n'ai jamais vécu de violence conjugale, d'où la raison pour laquelle j'ai de la difficulté à comprendre les réactions comme celles d'écrites dans le roman. J'ai aimé me mettre dans la peau de ce personnage. Cela m'a permis de mieux comprendre. La violence conjugale est tellement un thème tabou et incompris dans notre société actuelle.

Par moments je devais m'arrêter de lire, car j'étais émotionnellement troublée. Bref je recommande ce roman ne serait-ce que pour prendre conscience que malgré les hauts et les bas de nos vies, certaines personnes n'ont pas la chance d'avoir beaucoup de hauts.

jasmineisntblue's review against another edition

Adding this to the read shelf because I think I read this a some years ago...

ellaschupbach15's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

ogmccoy's review against another edition

3.0

i forgot i read this, when i resd this in middle school i coupdnt stop thinking about it for like MONTHS it scarred me