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ruinedlanguage's review against another edition
4.0
I was completely unprepared by how absolutely wrenching this turned out to be. Definitely thought this was more of a feel-good read and didn’t set my expectations accordingly. Once I got over that I really enjoyed it.
I’ve always thought that girls who had a One Direction phase experienced a joy I’ve never gotten to. A type of hive mind bonding I see people finding today with K-pop. So I’m always excited to read about fan culture and this didn’t disappoint.
I’ve always thought that girls who had a One Direction phase experienced a joy I’ve never gotten to. A type of hive mind bonding I see people finding today with K-pop. So I’m always excited to read about fan culture and this didn’t disappoint.
that_one_nerd18's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
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
calledyup1e's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
judemoon's review against another edition
5.0
“That's why people get into fandom and bands and stuff. They just want something to hold on to something that makes them feel good. Even if it's all a big lie.”
― Alice Oseman, I Was Born for This
I had only read Heartstopper before going into this book, but it was enough for me to know I was going to enjoy (and relate) anything she has written. Even in this mindset, I did not expect to like it as much as I did, which has been amazing.
Firstly, as a person who is part of the lgbt+ community and deals with anxiety myself i really really enjoyed how those two themes where represented in the book. Sometimes it's hard to fall into clichés or even make the plot all around those two things, but in this, we can see that they become two separate things: a plot, where things happen and the characters grow and evolve and fuck up, and then those few other things that give the protagonists a realness to them, something that is a part of them but doesn't make them who they are.
Speaking of the characters, I loved all of them oh my god. I have actually adopted them and I'm really proud with my decision!! I must admit that at first I wasn't really getting on well with Angel. She seemed too much in a sense I couldn't quite grasp (maybe because I saw my teenage self in her, just maybe). This has been mainly the only problem I've had with this story and even that was solved as the story went on and I was getting to know every character's back story.
In general I feel like if you're a fan of something this is the best book for you, and if you're not and you're one of those people who call us crazy, you should probably read this and reflect on your opinions.
9/10
(ps: I could actually write for hours about my thoughts on the fan phenomenon but im just gonna say that this woman knows exactly what she's talking about, and that it felt great to read this point of view in a book♥️)
― Alice Oseman, I Was Born for This
I had only read Heartstopper before going into this book, but it was enough for me to know I was going to enjoy (and relate) anything she has written. Even in this mindset, I did not expect to like it as much as I did, which has been amazing.
Firstly, as a person who is part of the lgbt+ community and deals with anxiety myself i really really enjoyed how those two themes where represented in the book. Sometimes it's hard to fall into clichés or even make the plot all around those two things, but in this, we can see that they become two separate things: a plot, where things happen and the characters grow and evolve and fuck up, and then those few other things that give the protagonists a realness to them, something that is a part of them but doesn't make them who they are.
Speaking of the characters, I loved all of them oh my god. I have actually adopted them and I'm really proud with my decision!! I must admit that at first I wasn't really getting on well with Angel. She seemed too much in a sense I couldn't quite grasp (maybe because I saw my teenage self in her, just maybe). This has been mainly the only problem I've had with this story and even that was solved as the story went on and I was getting to know every character's back story.
In general I feel like if you're a fan of something this is the best book for you, and if you're not and you're one of those people who call us crazy, you should probably read this and reflect on your opinions.
9/10
(ps: I could actually write for hours about my thoughts on the fan phenomenon but im just gonna say that this woman knows exactly what she's talking about, and that it felt great to read this point of view in a book♥️)
geckobookcooks's review
emotional
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
3.75
peyton_'s review against another edition
3.75
I loved the audiobook of this! The story was classic Oseman with great characters and strong plot. Serious topics were brought up and it was interesting to see the characters face their trials. Angel was the weaker character, but she still grew by the end of the book. Jimmy had a lot going on and it was way to feel for him.
vielleichtjulia's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.0
mare9's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
4.0
Although it was unbelievable that something like this Would Happen in real life, this story was so entertaining and well written. There were some pretty heavy topics - Not really talked about- but to be Seen and observed: alcoholism, depression, anxiety or the search of a community to escape loneliness or other problems. The characters were really likeable as well as relatable. All in all a enjoing story.
angek98's review against another edition
5.0
alices books always resonate with me on a level im almost too scared to admit