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dgrstory's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
merenr's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
4.25
Can I please be friends with Tillie Walden pls pls pls
Wow I feel this so hard, when you've dedicated almost your whole life to something and then you let it go. For me it was classical piano: the exams, the endless practices, the recitals, the smell of the rooms, the self-talk during playing, the perfectionism and the validation of being finally good at something, all of it is so visceral still. It is beautiful when there's a feeling or narrative you've had for so long and it never makes sense when it comes out of your mouth but then you find a book and they get it. Someone understands. Thank you Tillie.
ALSO
queer people unite and we are the best no question. I'm rooting for you
Wow I feel this so hard, when you've dedicated almost your whole life to something and then you let it go. For me it was classical piano: the exams, the endless practices, the recitals, the smell of the rooms, the self-talk during playing, the perfectionism and the validation of being finally good at something, all of it is so visceral still. It is beautiful when there's a feeling or narrative you've had for so long and it never makes sense when it comes out of your mouth but then you find a book and they get it. Someone understands. Thank you Tillie.
ALSO
queer people unite and we are the best no question. I'm rooting for you
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Sexual assault
annaavian's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
2.0
The book lacks momentum and is overly long, with repetitive skating routines and minimal character development. Despite interesting subject matter, the pacing is inconsistent, and Tillie's brief relationship receives little attention. The focus on trivial matters contrasts with the superficial treatment of important themes such as sexual assault and homophobia. The overall tone is detached and apathetic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Car accident, Outing, and Sexual harassment
julesghouls27's review against another edition
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Car accident, and Sexual assault
rueys's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Homophobia, and Bullying
potatodel's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Je me suis trompée et j’ai commandé la version française à la librairie plutôt que l’originale. Ça m’a dérangée tout le long de la lecture : pourquoi des jeunes du Texas s’exprimeraient comme des parisiens, et suivraient le système scolaire français? D’autant plus que les traductions françaises ne servent pas qu’à la France !
Bref, c’était le seul défaut du livre. J’ai apprécié le rythme du récit, son ton très personnel et surtout l’art de Tillie Walden. Comme toujours, elle trouve le moyen de faire passer beaucoup de choses dans les compositions et les contrastes.
Belle édition avec du papier épais. J’ai lu le livre en seulement deux périodes de lecture tant il était captivant.
Bref, c’était le seul défaut du livre. J’ai apprécié le rythme du récit, son ton très personnel et surtout l’art de Tillie Walden. Comme toujours, elle trouve le moyen de faire passer beaucoup de choses dans les compositions et les contrastes.
Belle édition avec du papier épais. J’ai lu le livre en seulement deux périodes de lecture tant il était captivant.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Homophobia, and Sexual assault
flairofclaire's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual assault, and Bullying
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
wonderreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Bullying, and Sexual assault