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quequel's review against another edition
4.0
Uma historia honesta, que ensina sem ser didática, mas que a cima de qualquer coisa emociona com seus diálogos sinceros, suas passagens bonitas e sua raiva gritada aos 4 ventos. Uma narrativa sobre seres humanos e os seres humanos que os rodeiam... família, amizade, namoros. Várias são as formas de lidar com uma mesma questão, aqui encontramos muitas diferentes: ruins ou boas sempre se pode passar por elas, com lágrimas, dor, escolhas, drama, sorrisos, surpresas, mas sempre podem passar!
briannareadsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This book is so important and I’m so happy I listened to it.
Bookstagram is so America/English oriented and all the major publishing companies are centered around the United States/UK/Canada/ and it’s pretty much out of us English-speakers brains to actively search out books from other countries. Where We Go From Here was translated from Portuguese into English and it follows three gay Brazilian teenagers and how they deal with HIV diagnoses differently. I think this book is so important because books about HIV are nearly impossible for teenagers to find, and it’s just recently that I’m seeing more stories about teenagers with HIV. I remember the first time I saw a piece of media with a teenager with HIV was in 120 BPM and before then I just hadn’t considered that kids could have HIV and might need resources.
This book definitely had some science textbook-y moments, but I think it’s needed, and it wasn’t too overwhelming for me and I think it will do a great job at educating teenagers/young adults who might know nothing about HIV.
I also loved how the story focused on how three different boys deal with HIV. Ian has just been diagnosed. Henrique has had HIV for a few years. Victor is Henrique’s sort-of-boyfriend who is HIV- and doesn’t know how he can have a relationship with someone who is HIV+. All three characters were amazing in showing three different POVs and I liked all the boys so much (with some annoyances directed at Victor). I will say, though, that their voices were a bit too similar and there were times I forgot who was narrating. But this was a minor problem for me.
I wish the plot was a bit stronger and I was we learned more about the characters outside of their diagnosis. We know what things the characters like and what they’re studying in school or where they work, but besides that, I wish we knew a little bit more about their background. And I also wish there was just more to the plot in general and that it had a bit more depth.
But overall, I really loved learning about the lives of three Brazilian young adults whose lives have been impacted by HIV in some ways, and it just reminds me that there is so many more stories that aren’t America-centered. I would recommend this to anyone.
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Bookstagram is so America/English oriented and all the major publishing companies are centered around the United States/UK/Canada/ and it’s pretty much out of us English-speakers brains to actively search out books from other countries. Where We Go From Here was translated from Portuguese into English and it follows three gay Brazilian teenagers and how they deal with HIV diagnoses differently. I think this book is so important because books about HIV are nearly impossible for teenagers to find, and it’s just recently that I’m seeing more stories about teenagers with HIV. I remember the first time I saw a piece of media with a teenager with HIV was in 120 BPM and before then I just hadn’t considered that kids could have HIV and might need resources.
This book definitely had some science textbook-y moments, but I think it’s needed, and it wasn’t too overwhelming for me and I think it will do a great job at educating teenagers/young adults who might know nothing about HIV.
I also loved how the story focused on how three different boys deal with HIV. Ian has just been diagnosed. Henrique has had HIV for a few years. Victor is Henrique’s sort-of-boyfriend who is HIV- and doesn’t know how he can have a relationship with someone who is HIV+. All three characters were amazing in showing three different POVs and I liked all the boys so much (with some annoyances directed at Victor). I will say, though, that their voices were a bit too similar and there were times I forgot who was narrating. But this was a minor problem for me.
I wish the plot was a bit stronger and I was we learned more about the characters outside of their diagnosis. We know what things the characters like and what they’re studying in school or where they work, but besides that, I wish we knew a little bit more about their background. And I also wish there was just more to the plot in general and that it had a bit more depth.
But overall, I really loved learning about the lives of three Brazilian young adults whose lives have been impacted by HIV in some ways, and it just reminds me that there is so many more stories that aren’t America-centered. I would recommend this to anyone.
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novaturientexplorer's review against another edition
5.0
I learned more about HIV from this than from school. HIV is one of the most misunderstood virus out there. Glad to fill in the gaps in my knowledge, and I will shamefully admit that I seem to have been prejudiced without even having the faintest idea that I might. I am glad that has changed. If I didn't read for the knowledge, then I definitely read for the plot. It was a really good book.
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nat_dalkiewicz's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.5
mementolore's review against another edition
if it's a translation, is it a first read or a reread?
anyway, found family + musical numbers + tears = great book, obviously :)
anyway, found family + musical numbers + tears = great book, obviously :)
rafacolog's review against another edition
emotional
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Chronic illness, Bullying, Homophobia, and Hate crime
hotgirlfiction's review against another edition
4.0
Where We Go From Here follows the story of three gay men and their experiences with HIV. We see from all three of their perspectives the multitude of ways HIV can affect people; Victor, who is HIV negative with many fears, Henrique, who is HIV positive and stable, and Ian, who has newly been diagnosed with HIV.
This story is a heartwarming delve into the everyday worlds of queer men. As a queer woman, this story felt welcoming, safe and accepting - potentially opening many readers eyes to the intricate and complicated lives queer people live on a daily basis, and the wonderful things associated with that. I particularly enjoyed the insight into drag culture which joyfully illustrated the whimsical and lively nature of the industry.
It is also very informative - for those, like myself, who didn't have much scientific knowledge of HIV prior to reading, it was very helpful, and aided my understanding in the novel as well as dispelling harmful stereotypes. This is an important book to read.
It also has gorgeous art in between each chapter, which was really beautiful. Overall, this story is beautiful and amusing, perfectly balancing entertainment with serious topics.
This story is a heartwarming delve into the everyday worlds of queer men. As a queer woman, this story felt welcoming, safe and accepting - potentially opening many readers eyes to the intricate and complicated lives queer people live on a daily basis, and the wonderful things associated with that. I particularly enjoyed the insight into drag culture which joyfully illustrated the whimsical and lively nature of the industry.
It is also very informative - for those, like myself, who didn't have much scientific knowledge of HIV prior to reading, it was very helpful, and aided my understanding in the novel as well as dispelling harmful stereotypes. This is an important book to read.
It also has gorgeous art in between each chapter, which was really beautiful. Overall, this story is beautiful and amusing, perfectly balancing entertainment with serious topics.
rexraereads's review against another edition
5.0
How I would have loved to have read this earlier! This book did not hold back from its purpose to educate, in particular, its target audience of young people about specific lessons on HIV/AIDS prevention. It offers a realistic reflective look to account for the intrapersonal and interpersonal perspectives on the problem, ultimately leading to the important message of humanness being the core of connection we should always strive for. You would think in the present age of information technology that the problem of stigma and miseducation would have gone away, but unfortunately not so, and Where We Go From Here certainly helps to reduce that.
clairetierney22's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0