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Before by Anna Todd

2 reviews

oliviamaeeckels's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I loved the added perspectives that give extra backstory to certain characters but the majority of the book was a retelling of the first book but from Hardin’s perspective. I liked getting to see his perspective, especially in the way he falls in love with her but I just felt like I was reading the first book again. I am glad to have completed the series and really enjoyed the ending.
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thenovelbookshelf's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

It was good to read about Molly & Steph's back story, but I thought it would lead somewhere.
Then readings Hardin's pov, seemed to just be a re-wording of what was happening in After.
Before felt like it was re-fluffing everything that's already been told. I would rather have read this together as an afterward in After ever happy. A bit of a let down, but still a good read for the fans.
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