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Old Enough by Haley Jakobson

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lana_reads98's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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annoyedhumanoid's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful 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? No

3.25

i should have really liked this but i just didn't jive with the writing style. also what ever happened with Josh.
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tinmanreading's review

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

2.5

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dixiecarroll's review

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dark emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This was well written and the story was super compelling. I think it would have resonated more with me if I were in college or high school - definitely should be read by all young adults out there. The trigger warnings are intense so please take caution before proceeding. 
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pilicreads's review against another edition

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emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

uuuuf. this book was challenging in many ways (namely subject matter), but i breezed through it — Jakobson writes her characters with so much life, sincerity, and tenderness that it’s difficult to put the book down. 
i saw a lot of myself reflected here, and it ultimately reminded me that i am not the only one, and that there is so much love in this world to find and share, esp with great friends around. ♥️
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tnewcomb30's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow. I loved this book. I laughed, I cried. It was relatable. It made me think. Highly recommend, especially the audio. Please check the content warnings 
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amandaboyer's review

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challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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sarahholliday's review

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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? No

4.75

Oh my goodness. Old Enough, with its hilarious and insightful dialogue, its relentless leaning into the awkwardness of young adulthood, its unrepentant pursuit of queer joy...might just be my favorite book of the year. It was such a pure pleasure to read.

Though the first person narrative circumscribes our perspective of certain events and characters, I can't imagine this story having any POV other than Sav's. And her willingness to reevaluate her own assumptions means we get plenty of growth and *aha* moments. 

Does Sav's college universe feel a little too idyllic to be totally believable? Sure, but a realistic campus novel is not why we're here. We're here to watch a young woman navigate what it means to carve out your own identity, away from the impressions and cultural memories of your childhood. And that story is beautifully, compassionately told.
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fayelah's review

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

3.5

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amarchetta's review against another edition

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Just finished. Sobs sobs sobs. I feel so seen. Take the trigger warnings for sexual assault seriously. 

I agree with a lot of reviewers that the editing could have been tighter and that a few lines of dialogue were on the edge of being cringey, but thinking about how I talked to my friends in college, it wasn’t that far off. Listening on audio especially made it feel more natural. None of those things took away from the resonance of the story for me
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