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adiloretto's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Child abuse
caffeinatedchatters's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness
jgsnr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Self harm, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Eating disorder
soaps_carino's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Alcohol, Violence, Self harm, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
pageafter_paige's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Addiction, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Self harm, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Cursing, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Grief, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Classism, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, and Body shaming
mreads29's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Moderate: Bullying, Rape, Sexual violence, Self harm, Death, Eating disorder, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Violence, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Suicidal thoughts
gracemwigley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Bullying, and Mental illness
bellaguiliano's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Self harm, Death, Toxic relationship, and Suicide
graysonreadstoomuch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Classism, Death of parent, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Bullying, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Grief
Minor: Self harm
mazkar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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Throughout her book, Sally Rooney shows how our world has changed over the years. History repeats itself in a variety of things we do, our political beliefs, and our thoughts on how capitalism and communism can make a larger impact. Taking such a bold stand in a young adult book is a remarkable achievement, and she does it in a very polite and simple manner. It was extremely touching for me to read about Conell's depression and therapy session, as it is hard for many men to admit they suffer from depression and seek out treatment. Marriane also faces mental and physical abuse from her brother and other relationships outside Conell, which I also found to be a very moving story. The author is really good at demonstrating the gray side of what her characters are going through and how they are reliant upon each other in both the good and bad times.
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Some quotes from this book really stood out to me, and I have no intention of getting rid of them.
“I'm not a religious person but I do sometimes think God made you for me.”
“Life offers up these moments of joy despite everything,”
“Most people go through their whole lives, without ever really feeling that close with anyone.”
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Final Thoughts: I really enjoyed reading this novel. It encompasses all the things that make YA so successful. I also watched Sally Rooney's interviews on writing and communism, and I liked how open she is about her thought process. I'm excited to read more of her books.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, and Sexual content
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Self harm