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3.3 AVERAGE
3.3 AVERAGE
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
It was a fun quick read (literally read it in a day). Just what I needed to get out of this weird slump
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Listening to this book, it’s very obvious when it was written. Very much a 2024 book. I think reading this 20/30 years later, it’ll hit differently because it writes so much about current events. I liked parts of the book. Other parts were predictable, and some parts just downright annoyed me. I wasn’t the biggest fan of the Lainey character, and maybe that was the point? But I didn’t understand or even really appreciate the love connection that she made. It felt so very out of the blue. I wanted a little more in getting her into recovery, as well. It was an okay read, I kept listening because I wanted to know what was going to happen, but not my favorite read of the year so far. Much of the book felt rushed, like we needed things to happen. I dunno.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Started with a promising, emotional premise and quickly became shallow, half-baked, and often annoying. Three stars since I still got some entertainment value out of it when listening to audiobook at 2x.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Infidelity, Sexual assault
Minor: Racism
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
Honestly, I liked this book. The end felt rushed tho, for no reason really. It felt real, dealt with real issues, the friendship was beautiful in ways, but I dont know whether there was done right for Summer's death. I also don't think Tyson fully went through his grief and I don't know whether him ending up with Lainey was really helpful for him. I do think the character development was good, mostly when it comes to Lainey I think.
So this book is a raw mess of life.
So this book is a raw mess of life.
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-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
End was rushed, story lacked substance. It had a chance to do something but fell flat. Writing / storytelling was somehow both chaotic and boring
A close group of friends make a pact to always be there for each other. Tackles grief, love and hope.