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aubreyjmiles's review against another edition
4.0
Did I read this so I could watch a Harry styles movie?? Yes. BUT IT ACTUALLY SLAPPED!! I love a dual time line and the same story told from 2 different perspectives. A complex and complicated love triangle
naomipro's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
ashreadstuff's review against another edition
3.0
oh my god. that’s all just oh my god. i really loved this book i loved almost everything about it it was so well written anddddd just rly good idk no other words just sitting here about to cry maybe
the_bette's review against another edition
3.25
I watched the movie first, so I needed more in this book. Did it for me I’ve been in a reading slump since April and I feel so ready to read now and truly enjoyed the themes and love portrayed this book.
scotia_mullin's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I wanted to rate this book higher and I wanted to like it more. I feel if it was not for it’s nature and it’s historical lens I would not have finished it.
While emotional and evocative I found the characters to be superficial and skirted around the real issues and complications of the time. It would have been great to have a perspective from Tom. I think that would have deepened my investment in the book and made it more evocative.
I enjoyed the closure that came from the end and the slight unresolved nature of the characters. I feel this is like real life… with many things left unsaid and regrets present when one experiences the death of those “close” to them.
The book is reflective but jumps a around a little. I would have enjoyed more historical context.
Overall I would recommend to Queer readers but caution them about high expectations.
While emotional and evocative I found the characters to be superficial and skirted around the real issues and complications of the time. It would have been great to have a perspective from Tom. I think that would have deepened my investment in the book and made it more evocative.
I enjoyed the closure that came from the end and the slight unresolved nature of the characters. I feel this is like real life… with many things left unsaid and regrets present when one experiences the death of those “close” to them.
The book is reflective but jumps a around a little. I would have enjoyed more historical context.
Overall I would recommend to Queer readers but caution them about high expectations.
remmslupin's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
genesisreads's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-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
ester1328's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
brissar's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
zoebodovinitz's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I was expecting to like this book more than I did. It felt like it dragged on quite a bit in certain parts. The dual perspectives were interesting and I liked the content I just didn’t connect to the writing very much. The ending left me slightly unsatisfied as well