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tm400's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-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
3.5
i was super interested in the premise of this book - written by an alien about humans - yet i couldn’t love this book like i wanted to. i enjoyed the story itself but because the main character was an alien, he had a kind of know-it-all way of explaining/talking about things that i really didn’t appreciate. i didn’t know if i truly enjoyed the book or not until i was nearly 2/3 through it. the latter half of the book redeemed it *a little bit* for me when he started talking more like a human & denounced his alien citizenship. i loved the insight on human emotion, its irrationality, and how the imperfections in life are what make it worth living
i’m giving this 3.5/5 stars - was gonna be 3.25 but the third part of the book bumped it a little
i’m giving this 3.5/5 stars - was gonna be 3.25 but the third part of the book bumped it a little
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Infidelity
caitlynfoster24's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
sunnybauds's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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
This is honestly one of the best books I've read in awhile. I read most of it over a couple of plane rides, and I could barely put it down. It has just the right mix of humor, sci-fi, romance, and contemporary fiction, and has something for just about everyone. The characters are (mostly) likable, but also feel very real (even the alien narrator!). And there's a dog who you'll instantly fall in love with.
Overall, 4.75 for the slightly rushed ending, but phenomenal otherwise. A decent length read that makes you think about life and love, and what it means to be human.
Overall, 4.75 for the slightly rushed ending, but phenomenal otherwise. A decent length read that makes you think about life and love, and what it means to be human.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Murder, Infidelity, and Death
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual content, Grief, Bullying, Violence, and Alcohol
Minor: Stalking
booksbutmakeitgay's review against another edition
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
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