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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
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
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was really wack, if I'm being honest. I know Jonathan is meant to be a weird kid, and I mean with everything he's got going on, I get it, but he feels somewhat like a caricature of a troubled gay teen of the 70s. Also every single reference to the actual time period felt fake, like if you were on the set of a TV show. Also the love interest felt like a Native caricature. It's whatever! I will never be forced to reread this and I am very grateful.
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Xenophobia
Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual assault
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
tense
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
It's cute 🤷♀️
I personally enjoyed this book, but I could definitely see how it isn't everyone's cup of tea. I'm a big David Bowie fan so l was drawn to this book for very obvious reasons. I was a bit hesitant going in because I read a review criticizing the excessive use of 70s slang as well as the ellipses which worried me a bit lol, but I'll say as I read it it made sense.
Like the ellipses followed the dialogue, and the 70s slang was very in line with Jonathon's character. I think that this book offers a really well researched and written look into what gay teens in the 70s might've been feeling or going through. The subject of internalized homophobia is a tough one that requires a lot of respect when discussing, and I think that Brandon does it well. My heart aches for all of the queer kids who have or do feel like this. If you are unable to deal with the self hatred that Jonathon feels then don't read this book. Point blank period. It's heartbreaking of course, but it's a major piece of his character that is explored throughout the book and you can't complain about it being "dramatized" or "sad" when it's simply his feelings (that might I add are completely understandable with his background and the historical setting the book is set it). I think the ending was a bit unsatisfactory, but l think that's just because I prefer knowing concretely what happens rather than a "write your own ending" type ending which is what this felt like. Overall, I thought that this book explored internalized homophobia well and offers a cute love story.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Outing, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail
Do tej książki podchodziłam z ogromnym dystansem. Jednak jak się okazało- nie potrzebnie. Jest to meeega słodka i szybka do czytania młodzieżówka.
A book with this title and this cover with this premise... I had no doubt I would love it, but it is so, SO much more than I even hoped for. This book is amazing. Seriously. I got it out of the library but am now going to buy a copy because I can't be parted from it.
I cried. A lot. It's impossible to read what Jonathan goes through and not feel your heart wrenched. But your heart will also soar.
From the author's note: "I dedicated this book to all the Misfit Mapmakers in the world, those humans who've had to forge their own path in this wild and wonderful world because they've been told they don't belong. If that's you, you are my hero." If this is you, READ THIS BOOK. You know who you are ❤️
I cried. A lot. It's impossible to read what Jonathan goes through and not feel your heart wrenched. But your heart will also soar.
From the author's note: "I dedicated this book to all the Misfit Mapmakers in the world, those humans who've had to forge their own path in this wild and wonderful world because they've been told they don't belong. If that's you, you are my hero." If this is you, READ THIS BOOK. You know who you are ❤️