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adiloretto's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.75
"It’s like some of us are chasing after our nightmares the way other people chase dreams."
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Abortion, Chronic illness, and Death
atamano's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Addiction, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Infidelity, Pregnancy, Grief, Death, Death of parent, and Sexism
Minor: Sexual content, Chronic illness, Blood, Abortion, and Vomit
afelici5's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Chronic illness, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Infidelity
abiyy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I think one of my favorite things though was the reveal of the author at the end. I read that part and immediately wanted to start the book over again to examine how their bias could have impacted the storytelling. It made me question my own memory of the story and my affinities for certain characters over others.
Graphic: Alcohol, Drug use, Infidelity, Toxic friendship, Drug abuse, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Pregnancy and Abortion
Minor: Eating disorder, Vomit, Chronic illness, Death, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
daydaybookbay's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
There are so many characters involved in this novel, but they are all so distinctly different from one another, you have no problem keeping them straight. Warren is the comic hero of the story. With all the dark themes, his character lightens the mood.
I started flipping to the back of the book where the lyrics of the songs are printed. Each time they mention a new song, I go back and read the lyrics. I think it helps create a better understanding of Billy and Daisy's actual feelings and emotions.
I absolutely loved reading this book. It was fun and uplifting while also being dark and self-reflecting. I hate this feeling I have connecting with Simone. It makes me sad on a personal level, but I think that's why her quotes stick with me so much.
Check the TWs if you have concerns, but I definitely-100%-recommend this book.
Graphic: Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Drug use, and Addiction
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death, Abortion, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Infidelity
Minor: Chronic illness, Pedophilia, Injury/Injury detail, Terminal illness, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Sexual content, and Blood
violentpeach's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Drug use, Drug abuse, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Torture, Sexual violence, Rape, and Abortion
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Death, Terminal illness, Vomit, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Infidelity, and Chronic illness
marleen02's review
- 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
Graphic: Grief, Abortion, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Death of parent, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death, and Drug use
sarahfeller's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Drug use, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Death, Blood, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Pregnancy, Addiction, Chronic illness, Cursing, Alcohol, Death of parent, Sexual content, Terminal illness, and Toxic friendship
moomookachoo's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Addiction, Drug abuse, Pregnancy, and Drug use
Minor: Chronic illness and Death
eleek0609's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Drug use, Infidelity, Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug abuse, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Pregnancy, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Abortion, Chronic illness, and Fire/Fire injury