Scan barcode
lizgarza84's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
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? Yes
5.0
lottie_morgan's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
kirsten_marie's review against another edition
3.75
I enjoyed this book a lot actually, and I felt like I got a tiny insight into what it is like dealing with having HIV in your life in one way or another. This was truly heartfelt and feel-good. I could have done with a little bit more of the romance though, but that's just me. The plot was also pretty predictable more often than not, but it didn't bother me that much.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Medical content
Minor: Alcohol and Sexual content
purpleviolin91's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
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
3.5
This book had some good moments but at times was just okay. I do think the the HIV/AIDS representation/awareness is awesome and needed.
ferfreitas's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
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? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry and Homophobia
dlberglund's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars, rounded up because the content and representation is so important.
Three Brazilian teenagers, whose orbits intersect, handle different aspects of their HIV status.
This is a super important story, addressing prejudice and overcoming real difficulties in a new health diagnosis, particularly one as tricky and weighty as an HIV diagnosis. However, it often felt heavy handed in its information giving, rather than storytelling. I also didn't really believe the primary love story. I didn't like the hot-and-cold waffling and stubbornness. At some (much earlier) point, I would have just cut my relationship losses and left him behind. (But I am definitely no longer a teenager, so....maybe that's just me.)
I would read whatever Rocha writes (has translated and published in English) next, and I'm glad he took on the topic.
Three Brazilian teenagers, whose orbits intersect, handle different aspects of their HIV status.
This is a super important story, addressing prejudice and overcoming real difficulties in a new health diagnosis, particularly one as tricky and weighty as an HIV diagnosis. However, it often felt heavy handed in its information giving, rather than storytelling. I also didn't really believe the primary love story. I didn't like the hot-and-cold waffling and stubbornness. At some (much earlier) point, I would have just cut my relationship losses and left him behind. (But I am definitely no longer a teenager, so....maybe that's just me.)
I would read whatever Rocha writes (has translated and published in English) next, and I'm glad he took on the topic.
girlreading's review against another edition
4.0
Educational, heartwarming and so very necessary. I adored the cast of characters and their individual perspectives. The way their lives intertwined, whilst each very much having their own story to live and tell was wonderful to read. This book is filled with heart and honesty and I can't wait to recommend this to anyone and everyone. (The audiobook production is fab too.)
anjaafern's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
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? No
5.0
I have to say I really enjoyed this book, it may be up there with one of the best books of read this year. When I picked up this book I thought it wasn't gonna be it. Like it was gonna be boring. BUT I WAS WRONG. I don't think I've ever read a book so quick (now I'm a slow reader I mean slow) but this book I never wanted to put it down. I never knew much about hiv but after reading this book it's made feel some what understanding of hiv, like I will go do some more research but it really taught me things which you don't get taught in school. This book is so fast paced and so actually good. like it has loads of references.. I have to say overall this was such a good book!?! And it's so UNDERATTED for what reason?!??