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roglows's review against another edition
5.0
pretty stunning read.
this was actually a 4.5 stars for me (i had some conflicting feelings about certain characters and themes) but the writing and characterizations were so incredible and fully fleshed that i rounded up. nelson's a superb storyteller and crafter of words.
this was actually a 4.5 stars for me (i had some conflicting feelings about certain characters and themes) but the writing and characterizations were so incredible and fully fleshed that i rounded up. nelson's a superb storyteller and crafter of words.
foolishdahlia's review against another edition
5.0
absolutely beautiful <3 (but i’m also emotionally wrecked)
leafblade's review against another edition
5.0
even if i had some issues with it, how can i give this less than five stars?
when i finished it my chest hurt. as i was reading it i felt like shit and i had the urge to go and hug my mom every time dianna was mentioned. and this book made me want to draw again!!!!
but yeah, this was definitely a sad book. Brian and Noah killed me, Jude and Oscar killed me, Guillermo and Dianna killed me, Jude and Noah killed me and so on.
I'm so happy it all kind of worked out in the end for everyone. I'd really like to read a sequel to this one.
when i finished it my chest hurt. as i was reading it i felt like shit and i had the urge to go and hug my mom every time dianna was mentioned. and this book made me want to draw again!!!!
but yeah, this was definitely a sad book. Brian and Noah killed me, Jude and Oscar killed me, Guillermo and Dianna killed me, Jude and Noah killed me and so on.
I'm so happy it all kind of worked out in the end for everyone. I'd really like to read a sequel to this one.
natalielevinson's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
alguienmescucha's review against another edition
4.0
"Creo que el corazón de cada uno de los seres vivos que pueblan la Tierra late en mi pecho".
Esa frase en sí resume el espíritu de la obra, y de la forma en la que la novela está narrada.
El libro es caótico, como el arte que describe. Roto, como las esculturas de Jude. Un poco excéntrico, como Noah. Gris, y a la vez un arcoíris que llena cada página.
Habla sobre el amor en todas sus formas, sobre la familia, sobre la traición. Intenta descifrar la vida describiendo las emociones más primarias que puede sentir un ser humano, todo relatado con la voz poética de Nelson, que reluce de principio a fin.
La autora, a su vez, logra meterse en la piel de sus personajes, "ser" ellos, y también consigue crear individuos que forman parte de un extraño rompecabezas que es la novela en sí.
Muchas veces, sin darme cuenta, me reí en voz alta por la historia, que muchas veces utiliza la comedia como medio para alivianar un poco la crudeza de lo que se está contando. Sentí este libro como una bocanada de aire fresco, algo nuevo, narrado de forma hermosa y que trataba temas como el arte, algo que, por lo menos en mi repertorio de literatura contemporánea, no es muy común.
Siendo una novela para el público juvenil, me gustó como explora la sexualidad de los jóvenes, mas bien el descubrimiento de la misma, con bastante madurez.
Le doy 4 estrellas, por una lectura rápida y tierna.
Esa frase en sí resume el espíritu de la obra, y de la forma en la que la novela está narrada.
El libro es caótico, como el arte que describe. Roto, como las esculturas de Jude. Un poco excéntrico, como Noah. Gris, y a la vez un arcoíris que llena cada página.
Habla sobre el amor en todas sus formas, sobre la familia, sobre la traición. Intenta descifrar la vida describiendo las emociones más primarias que puede sentir un ser humano, todo relatado con la voz poética de Nelson, que reluce de principio a fin.
La autora, a su vez, logra meterse en la piel de sus personajes, "ser" ellos, y también consigue crear individuos que forman parte de un extraño rompecabezas que es la novela en sí.
Muchas veces, sin darme cuenta, me reí en voz alta por la historia, que muchas veces utiliza la comedia como medio para alivianar un poco la crudeza de lo que se está contando. Sentí este libro como una bocanada de aire fresco, algo nuevo, narrado de forma hermosa y que trataba temas como el arte, algo que, por lo menos en mi repertorio de literatura contemporánea, no es muy común.
Siendo una novela para el público juvenil, me gustó como explora la sexualidad de los jóvenes, mas bien el descubrimiento de la misma, con bastante madurez.
Le doy 4 estrellas, por una lectura rápida y tierna.
_reading4eva's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
tishywishy's review against another edition
No rating. Couldn't get into it. Really wasn't intrigued by the storyline or the characters.
eduardtatomir's review against another edition
5.0
Probably the best book I’ve ever read. Hands down. The author write so beautifully I started folding corners of my favourite pages but soon started folding almost every page.
avigailnn13's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
yshafik's review against another edition
3.0
I had a hard time reading this book because the writing was often choppy and difficult to follow. I had to read and reread passages to make sure I didn’t miss anything. That having been said, it’s not necessarily badly written or anything like that, I definitely loved some of the prose, but it was just difficult.
I also did really like the story and the way it was split between Jude and Noah’s perspective at different points in time. There were some really heart-wrenching moments, especially in the latter half. I did not however like the characters too much. I definitely preferred reading Noah’s chapters over Jude’s, especially when Jude was going on and on about Oscar (who is the personification of cliche bad boy in cheesy romance novels). I wished we got more from Noah or at least a glimpse from the twins at the different ages (Noah at 16 and Jude at 13/14) but alas there’s story telling in the pages that are not written.
I think I might re-read this later to see if I can come to love it a bit more.
I also did really like the story and the way it was split between Jude and Noah’s perspective at different points in time. There were some really heart-wrenching moments, especially in the latter half. I did not however like the characters too much. I definitely preferred reading Noah’s chapters over Jude’s, especially when Jude was going on and on about Oscar (who is the personification of cliche bad boy in cheesy romance novels). I wished we got more from Noah or at least a glimpse from the twins at the different ages (Noah at 16 and Jude at 13/14) but alas there’s story telling in the pages that are not written.
I think I might re-read this later to see if I can come to love it a bit more.