Reviews

Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram

allireadsmke's review against another edition

Too many other books to read and this one didn't capture me immediately right now. No DNFing forever!!

soforlorn's review against another edition

5.0

i really loved this one. but i don't think i'll read the sequel. i like it ending like this.

marissagoodell92's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

fedyreading's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

easy to read but kinda meh story, expected more. 

thereadingbunny's review against another edition

5.0

I DEVOURED this book! I hoped for a slightly different ending but that's okay, I absolutely loved it! And I loved the higher-weight representation without a weight loss solution. Great body size diversity rep! Can't wait to get my hands on the sequel!

camilabdm's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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? No

4.75

Me ha encantado este libro, creo que ha sido la sorpresa más grande que he tenido este año (al menos hasta ahora). Al inicio no me gustaba mucho el estilo del autor, pero fue construyendo una pequeña historia de a pocos que resulta preciosa, y es imposible no amarla.

Darius—Darioush—tiene todo mi corazón, qué personaje tan real y enternecedor, he pasado todo el tiempo queriendo abrazarlo. Amé cómo Adib se tomó el tiempo de desarrollar las relaciones con todos los miembros de su familia, ya que a través de ellos vamos aprendiendo más acerca del mismo Darius, haciendo que sea muy fácil empatizar con él.

Para hablar de su relación con Sohrab no tengo palabras, ver cómo se formó ha sido demasiado bonito, al punto que me la he pasado llorando MAL los últimos capítulos, solo desearía haber aprendido más del mundo interno de Sohrab para conocerlo mejor, aunque entiendo que el foco estaba centrado en Darius y su historia porque él es el MC.

Me hace demasiado feliz saber que hay una secuela, porque de verdad no estoy lista para dejar ir a estos personajes 🫶🏼🤍.

nickscoby's review against another edition

4.0

Six Things This Book Inspired Me To Do:

1. Google several Iranian landmarks see that I could see them for myself
2. Want to visit my local Persian bakery and get some of those sweets. And there's rice with tart-flavored fruit in it????
3. Watch an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation (alas, didn't get too far)
4. Hug my grandmother
5. Drink tea every morning . . . with PRIDE. Take that, coffee drinkers!
6. Cry like a baby from page 280 until the end.

leighmayon's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative 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

4.75

purplepierogi's review against another edition

4.0

wow, so so sweet. tears were shed.

greenleafbooks's review against another edition

3.0

Not a lot happened plot wise in this book, but that was ok because the characters were so unique and well written that their emotional journey alone was enough to keep me invested all the way through.