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_izzi_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-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
4.25
fernash's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
4.75 because they kissed 5 stars otherwise
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Fire/Fire injury, Suicide attempt, Violence, Bullying, Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, and Blood
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Misogyny
lillyturmel's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
3.75
I read the 2023 US publication of this book, which I've come to learn is a revised/rewritten version (this copy is 260 pages while the original is 400)
While Tori is an amazing character, and the themes of this book are unlike everything I've read, I do think that this revised version lacked a lot of filler and small details that could've allowed me to follow it better (if that makes sense). I think that everything happens very quickly and thus I don't get to connect with the characters as much. I also know that this version is sensitized since it had to align with the readers of Heartstopper, which as someone who is 21 years old, hinders my reading experience. (But for a younger audience--this book perfectly touches difficult topics while still being age appropriate)
Overall, I loved this book, and I suggest that if you're an older reader to try and find a copy of the 2014/2015 version.
While Tori is an amazing character, and the themes of this book are unlike everything I've read, I do think that this revised version lacked a lot of filler and small details that could've allowed me to follow it better (if that makes sense). I think that everything happens very quickly and thus I don't get to connect with the characters as much. I also know that this version is sensitized since it had to align with the readers of Heartstopper, which as someone who is 21 years old, hinders my reading experience. (But for a younger audience--this book perfectly touches difficult topics while still being age appropriate)
Overall, I loved this book, and I suggest that if you're an older reader to try and find a copy of the 2014/2015 version.
knihomila's review against another edition
4.0
4,5/5
* chcela by som nejako rozumne vyjadriť, prečo sa mi kniha tak veľmi páčila, ale neviem to uchopiť.
* milujem nad čím tori a michael uvažovali počas svojho bežného školského dňa, milujem čoho si všímali, ako reagovali a ako fungovali keď boli pri sebe.
* kniha bola plná zaujímavých úvah, týkajúcich sa medziľudských vzťahov, lásky a sebalásky.
* realisticky zobrazený depresívny stav, beznádej z ľudstva, neschopnosť začleniť sa do spoločnosti a ťažkosti s komunikáciou.
* zápletka okolo solitéra bola pre mňa vedľajšia. nebola zlá, no ani ma neohúrila, no ani som to nepotrebovala. kľudne by som čítala len o tom, ako sa tori nedokáže vyhrabať z postele a už týždeň nespala.
* odporúčam pre ľudí, ktorí sa stretli v živote s depresiou, život im nedáva zmysel a nedokážu si nájsť miesto medzi ostatnými ľuďmi. nevyrieši to síce vaše problémy, no aspoň sa nebudete cítiť toľko sami.
* chcela by som nejako rozumne vyjadriť, prečo sa mi kniha tak veľmi páčila, ale neviem to uchopiť.
* milujem nad čím tori a michael uvažovali počas svojho bežného školského dňa, milujem čoho si všímali, ako reagovali a ako fungovali keď boli pri sebe.
* kniha bola plná zaujímavých úvah, týkajúcich sa medziľudských vzťahov, lásky a sebalásky.
* realisticky zobrazený depresívny stav, beznádej z ľudstva, neschopnosť začleniť sa do spoločnosti a ťažkosti s komunikáciou.
* zápletka okolo solitéra bola pre mňa vedľajšia. nebola zlá, no ani ma neohúrila, no ani som to nepotrebovala. kľudne by som čítala len o tom, ako sa tori nedokáže vyhrabať z postele a už týždeň nespala.
* odporúčam pre ľudí, ktorí sa stretli v živote s depresiou, život im nedáva zmysel a nedokážu si nájsť miesto medzi ostatnými ľuďmi. nevyrieši to síce vaše problémy, no aspoň sa nebudete cítiť toľko sami.
ava_g11's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
indianahat's review against another edition
3.0
If I could it would be 3.5 stars. For now however, we will leave it at 3. It truly is a beautiful book but it did take me a good 200 pages to get into it - however I am also in a reading slump so not being passionate or wanting to read can also impact my enjoyment of the book.
I love Alice and her writing style and the moral and point of this book makes it one that I do believe we all should read. Plus I only hooked onto the audiobook at the end but hearing that and giving Tori a voice makes it so much better.
I love Alice and her writing style and the moral and point of this book makes it one that I do believe we all should read. Plus I only hooked onto the audiobook at the end but hearing that and giving Tori a voice makes it so much better.
ollieez's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Eating disorder, Toxic friendship, Fire/Fire injury, Self harm, and Homophobia
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Homophobia, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, and Eating disorder
cinelitchick's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.5
silodear's review against another edition
I couldn’t get into it and decided it wasn’t worth persisting.
chanyeuor's review against another edition
4.0
Este libro me ha llenado de demasiadas emociones. Literal no lo puedo describir, me ha hecho reír, llorar, cuestionar pensamientos que, creo yo, pasan por la mente de todo estudiante/joven en esta sociedad. Ha sido una experiencia muy grata, me he sentido identificada con los personajes y amo como Alice expresa nuestros sentimientos en palabras.