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loudnl's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
5.0
heco1206's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
grenee143's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
sophiesarney's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
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? No
4.0
After enjoying This Winter I wanted to give Oseman’s other novella a go, and it’s safe to say I enjoyed it as much as the other books in the Heartstopper universe. In Nick and Charlie, the two have been going out for a few years but Nick is off to University soon and they are both worried about what those changes will bring for them.
Oseman is good at recapping the story if you haven’t read the other books, so you don’t miss any details. It is interesting to read about another side of Nick and Charlie’s relationship that isn’t all stereotypically romantic. We see how the characters argue with one another, making this novella more realistic as it explores communication issues in relationships.
Although, I was surprised to read that after an argument they didn’t speak for 2 weeks, which was very out of character for them both, contributing to a lot of unnecessary tension and anxiety. However, I did like how this novella did not dismiss teenage romances or first loves and undermine the emotions that come with this.
As this novella is based around Nick heading off to University at the end of summer, I wish we saw more of their experience once Nick actually went to see how their relationship dealt with this, but I was still happy with the ending. I’m looking forward to reading Oseman’s other books with Radio Silence being next on my list!
For a more in-depth review, here’s the link to my blog: https://sophslibrary.com/2024/04/29/nick-and-charlie-by-alice-oseman/
Oseman is good at recapping the story if you haven’t read the other books, so you don’t miss any details. It is interesting to read about another side of Nick and Charlie’s relationship that isn’t all stereotypically romantic. We see how the characters argue with one another, making this novella more realistic as it explores communication issues in relationships.
Although, I was surprised to read that after an argument they didn’t speak for 2 weeks, which was very out of character for them both, contributing to a lot of unnecessary tension and anxiety. However, I did like how this novella did not dismiss teenage romances or first loves and undermine the emotions that come with this.
As this novella is based around Nick heading off to University at the end of summer, I wish we saw more of their experience once Nick actually went to see how their relationship dealt with this, but I was still happy with the ending. I’m looking forward to reading Oseman’s other books with Radio Silence being next on my list!
For a more in-depth review, here’s the link to my blog: https://sophslibrary.com/2024/04/29/nick-and-charlie-by-alice-oseman/
hbrhjsmne's review against another edition
5.0
gawd they’re disgustingly so freakin cute. i totally understand both of their feelings during that fight. and im so happy they communicate well with each other in the end, eventhough it took them weeks(!)
i really love the last part, it reminded me of my own love story-we were highschool sweetheart and not once during those 11 years we felt bored of each other. n now we’re happily married! hihi.
oke tht was random.
but good lord i looove nick n charlie so much.
i really love the last part, it reminded me of my own love story-we were highschool sweetheart and not once during those 11 years we felt bored of each other. n now we’re happily married! hihi.
oke tht was random.
but good lord i looove nick n charlie so much.
eddie_v714's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
sunnyyt's review against another edition
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
leafblade's review against another edition
4.0
This acknowledges some of the ~comments~ going around about the tv show right now, which I find absolutely fascinating in true Alice Oseman fashion. Always twenty steps ahead.