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Just by Looking at Him by Ryan O'Connell

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allgoldentilldawn's review against another edition

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hopeful informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

staceyrenee10's review against another edition

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challenging funny informative lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

virgilsinferno's review

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funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This book was very much not for me. I didn't get along with the style of comedy and I felt that characters often had completely unearned 180 personality shifts. There were so things I enjoyed regardless. The frustrations of being disabled in a relationship with an able bodied person felt real and the struggle of being more than one type of marginalized (queer and disabled). Its not a bad book but definitely not for me.

ellazoe03's review against another edition

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funny inspiring medium-paced

4.0

f_ketta's review against another edition

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funny reflective 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

2.5

notaliorally's review against another edition

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funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-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

4.0

SPOILERS
very vulgar sense of humor which took some getting used to. plus i basically hated the main character most of the book, but it’s inspiring to see him come around and get his life back together. justice for gus but obv I’m a Jonas fan.
I liked the point about hating others who we see our flaws reflected in. I also liked his reasoning for going sober and his journey was fun to be a part of.
Excellent writing- his voice is so specific and charming.