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melannedavis's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
karalyndawn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I remember this being popular when it first was released so I thought I’d give it a listen on audiobook. It definitely wasn’t what I expected, I was expecting something a little more dark but it was an alright story. Not my favorite but not bad either. The friend group is definitely fun but messy. I probably would have enjoyed it more when I was in my teens/early twenties.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Car accident
rookthomas's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death, Alcohol, and Drug use
Moderate: Death of parent and Suicide
nicollej's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Mental illness, and Alcoholism
lillypad827's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I feel like I may have liked this book a lot more if I’d read it at a younger age. It was definitely good and of course well written, but I didn’t feel connected to any of the characters and was just kind of reading for the sake of reading. The prank the kids play towards the end of the book is freaking hilarious and genius and I was impressed they pulled it off! Sounds like Alaska left a lasting impression upon them even at such a young age.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt
dusbunny's review against another edition
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book has been on my mind for years. I first read it myself as a suicidal teenager and I related to the character of Alaska so much. I remember my first read feeling like I wanted her life so much. It's amazing going back as an adult and realizing how much pain she was in, and so was I, and also how horrible the people around her treated her. It's eye opening for someone who survived being Alaska to see her and realize that. Forever a favorite book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident and Death
Moderate: Death of parent and Suicide
Unreliable narratorremghoul's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Death
chelsea2reads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Suicide, Death, and Alcoholism
dareiai0us's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- 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? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
_sushmita_7's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Well the book was pretty goodish and the ending did make sense to me but I'd have preferred more closure but I think that was the whole point of the book (the unknown, the great perhaps).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Alcohol, Death of parent, Death, Alcoholism, Suicide, and Addiction