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lschif98's review against another edition
3.0
This wasnt what I was expecting but it was sad and moving
katiethepenguin's review against another edition
dark
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? Yes
3.0
princesspeachykeen's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Mental illness
aurora_because's review against another edition
4.0
Absolutely beautiful YA offering about trauma as an individual and shared experience, about depression and community. I often shy away from overly poetic language but the writing in this is perfect.
probablyjenna's review against another edition
4.0
This is a really poetic, surrealist deep dive into depression. It totally submerges you in the brain of someone who is truly struggling, using fairy tale imagery to make it clear that depression is something that often makes you feel far from the “real world.” It was strange, dreamy, sad, and hopeful; I found myself tabbing the book quite a bit because the writing itself is so ethereal & lovely.
I read this in one sitting, then had to sit and think about it for a while. While some of the more fantastical magic elements might not work for every reader, I think most people will find themselves deeply enchanted by the character of Whimsy.
I read this in one sitting, then had to sit and think about it for a while. While some of the more fantastical magic elements might not work for every reader, I think most people will find themselves deeply enchanted by the character of Whimsy.
overacheivingjellyfish's review against another edition
5.0
Six stars
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witcheep's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
librarylandlisa's review against another edition
2.0
Not for me. I am sure some people would enjoy it, but it did not hit me right.
off2explore's review against another edition
4.0
A Beautiful, Layered Allegory
Two children who witnessed a terrible tragedy struggle to deal with the emotional ramifications in this unique novel in verse. Like Dante’s Inferno, We Are All So Good at Smiling leads the reader through stages of grief and realization. The story is chaotic and hard to follow at times, but that is in keeping with the roiling emotions that come with trauma. A solid YA pick for teens who enjoy dark fairy tales.
Two children who witnessed a terrible tragedy struggle to deal with the emotional ramifications in this unique novel in verse. Like Dante’s Inferno, We Are All So Good at Smiling leads the reader through stages of grief and realization. The story is chaotic and hard to follow at times, but that is in keeping with the roiling emotions that come with trauma. A solid YA pick for teens who enjoy dark fairy tales.