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ess_naomi's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? Yes
3.75
katieinca's review against another edition
4.0
I was talking to someone the other day about how it's hard for a good story, especially one that's intense and/or strikingly unique, to have a good ending. Most often the end is either too pat and doesn't feel realistic, or fails to resolve anything in order to stay quirky.
This book had a good ending. I'm not going to spoil it or anything, but it was true to the book, and felt true to the hard reality of the characters, while still being satisfying for the reader. At least to this reader.
(In case it wasn't adequately implied by the above, this book is intense, and has an unusual voice. If it reminds me of anything, it's probably [a:Will Self|13794|Will Self|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1207342063p2/13794.jpg]. And I'd add it to the list of ones where even 10 years ago I think I would have identified with the protagonist, and I find myself thinking more about the parents.)
This book had a good ending. I'm not going to spoil it or anything, but it was true to the book, and felt true to the hard reality of the characters, while still being satisfying for the reader. At least to this reader.
(In case it wasn't adequately implied by the above, this book is intense, and has an unusual voice. If it reminds me of anything, it's probably [a:Will Self|13794|Will Self|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1207342063p2/13794.jpg]. And I'd add it to the list of ones where even 10 years ago I think I would have identified with the protagonist, and I find myself thinking more about the parents.)
joana_stormblessed's review against another edition
4.0
very different from anything ive ever read. at times i was a bit annoyed bc the narrator is unreliable and so i didnt know if i should trust him or not, but i really enjoyed this book!
gingerellaj's review against another edition
4.0
This book made me m laugh and cry! I would definitely recommend it as botha good book and an easy enough read.
chelswhitnall's review against another edition
5.0
I have read this for the second time now and I loved it just as much as the first. Left it long enough to be able to experience it almost like I was reading it for the first time
royal_tea's review against another edition
4.0
I read this so fast. It completely absorbs you, yet doesn't take you out of the reality of life. If that makes sense.
jesslolsen's review against another edition
4.0
Technically 3.5 stars I think.
I was hooked on this story from the first page. When I think about it, I haven’t actually read too many novels centered around mental health, so I find it fascinating and also a little hard to completely comprehend.
The writing was really good and the characters were all endearing in their own way.
I was hooked on this story from the first page. When I think about it, I haven’t actually read too many novels centered around mental health, so I find it fascinating and also a little hard to completely comprehend.
The writing was really good and the characters were all endearing in their own way.
fant_ine's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- 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? No
3.5
vegprincess's review against another edition
4.0
This book is dark and sad and I had to put it down a few times because it gave me "that" feeling in my stomach. It's not quite a hole, more of a dent. A dent that's filled with icky, slime-y things...