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caitlyn_drago_1226's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Cursing
xanderson's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I had so many different emotions while reading. Evan is such an unlikeable character but the fact that we was able to change and tell the truth at the end made it all worth it. I really enjoyed the change in POV to get Connor’s thoughts as well.
I finished this book really quickly which shocked me but I really enjoyed every part of this book, even if I had to put it down sometimes because of Evan’s actions.
I finished this book really quickly which shocked me but I really enjoyed every part of this book, even if I had to put it down sometimes because of Evan’s actions.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
pepgiraffe's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This book made me angry. I loved the music from the musical and wanted to find ot the actual plot points and it turns out that the main character is a run of the mill selfish bad person. That he is crippled by social anxiety is incidental.
ShoehorningConner's ghost into the plot doesn't fit very well.
Shoehorning
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Suicide attempt
saoirse_the_thespian's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
As a fan of the musical, I can say this is a great stage to page adaptation. It is emotional and will have you crying. Also, it uses direct quotes from the musical which is always a nice touch for all the theatre nerds out there.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
fromjuliereads's review against another edition
I've decided to just dnf. I really don't like the character and some of the decisions for the writing are going to make me dislike the musical. And I love the music so I'm just stopping now.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Suicide, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Fatphobia - not sure if that's what the line was going for so writing it here, but there is a line "of a certain body type" that just rubbed me completely the wrong way. There is a joke about school shootings. The character comes across as stalkerish noticing everywhere a female character goes daily.homulucy's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I love the stage show of Dear Evan Hansen, and I’ve read the book once before…but WOW listening to this was stressful. There were many times where I wanted to yell at Evan to stop lying and being a generally crappy person.
Jared was the best character in this entire book. He’s so funny and blunt and Evan should’ve listened to him. His reaction to finding out how Evan broke his arm was pure gold.
Jared was the best character in this entire book. He’s so funny and blunt and Evan should’ve listened to him. His reaction to finding out how Evan broke his arm was pure gold.
You fell out of a tree. What are you, an acorn?
The novel gives chapters to Connor, which the stage show wasn’t able to do. It was nice being able to see inside of him past what we see from Evan’s perspective.
The best part of listening to the audiobook instead of reading the book were the additions of sung versions of Requiem and Only Us. It was a really sweet detail, that wasn’t necessary, but enhanced the overall experience of listening to Dear Evan Hansen. They should’ve done that with the other songs, because the other songs get translated into conversation in a way that I found oddly funny.
Overall, great for both fans and non-fans of the musical/movie.
The best part of listening to the audiobook instead of reading the book were the additions of sung versions of Requiem and Only Us. It was a really sweet detail, that wasn’t necessary, but enhanced the overall experience of listening to Dear Evan Hansen. They should’ve done that with the other songs, because the other songs get translated into conversation in a way that I found oddly funny.
Overall, great for both fans and non-fans of the musical/movie.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Drug use, Self harm, and Grief
mjenae's review against another edition
5.0
This book destroyed me.
But that ending. I feel strangely calm now. Like how Evan must feel... like I've fallen with him, landed, and the only thing left to do is get back up.
Because you can't change the past, and you can't change how other people will react to it. But you can change the way you react. You can change the present—and maybe not just for yourself.
Maybe, even if the hand never came for you, you can be the hand reaching down to help someone up.
It's the least we can do, really.
But that ending. I feel strangely calm now. Like how Evan must feel... like I've fallen with him, landed, and the only thing left to do is get back up.
Because you can't change the past, and you can't change how other people will react to it. But you can change the way you react. You can change the present—and maybe not just for yourself.
Maybe, even if the hand never came for you, you can be the hand reaching down to help someone up.
It's the least we can do, really.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
laurel_delaney's review against another edition
3.0
Okay, wow. I’ve been a fan of the musical for awhile, bought this book over a year ago! I’ve had it for a long long time and never read it. I finally decided to and wow. I always knew the story was kinda an “odd” story. It’s really weird the whole concept of a dude pretending to be a dead guys friend to help the grieving family feel better and then in turn (unintentionally? Maybe? I think unintentionally??) get closer to the dead guys sister who he’s always had a crush on? It’s weird! But, with that being said the book is good especially for coming from a rlly rlly weird concept. I can say I would “like the book more if the concept wasn’t so weird” but then it would be a totally different book. This book has so many “Wtf?” Moments in it. I don’t really like the book, and I think it’s given the musical a whole new point of view for me. I still enjoy it and I’m glad I read it but wow… it’s really weird. Evans troubling anxiety is often relatable and I’m glad at the end of the book he finds out the Murphys forgive him, and he accepts him self
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
kateemily's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
y3llow_umbr3lla's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Mental illness, Suicide, and Grief