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November 9 by Colleen Hoover

153 reviews

auntiecore's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad 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

5.0

This book is so beautiful. It was an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish and I cried several times

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Suicide, Body shaming, Cancer, Grief, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail

shaykay's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

4.5

This was the first time I ever reread this book, and I picked it up because I wasn't sure if I would still love it today. Not only has my reading shifted this year, but I know everything that happens now, so the twists and turns won't be that twisty to me now. But I ended up still enjoying the book. It's been a couple of years since the last time I read it, and there were things I either didn't notice before or completely forgot about, so it still had some interesting/shocking moments. I do wish that the ending was a little different. I feel like Fallon kind of just forgives Ben a little too quickly. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Gaslighting

Minor: Fire/Fire injury

ashleysager's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

3.25

Really not that great but also was really enticing. I wanted to know how things turned out, but the plot twist was really upsetting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide, Fire/Fire injury, Ableism, Mental illness, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gun violence, and Alcohol

passionatereader78's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

4.5

This was a good book. I loved the plot! I loved Ben and Fallon's relationship. They had the best banter and the heat set the pages on fire! I loved the way Ben made Fallon feel good about her scars and helped boast her confidence.  The twist was heartbreaking. Ben and Fallon meet on November 9th during an emotional altercation. Fallon immediately falls for Ben, but she's moving to New York that night.  They make a pack to meet every November 9th to help each other reach their goals. The only catch no contact of any kind for the rest of the year.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Death, Grief, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts

caseydouglas1's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Death, Gun violence, Suicide, Body shaming, and Death of parent

thatgirlgeorgia's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Suicide, Grief, Sexual content, Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, Car accident, and Pregnancy

mia_dt13's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

mrsp2603's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Suicide, Death, Death of parent, and Sexual content

Minor: Cancer and Terminal illness

kleinerdiktator's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

I don't know how anyone can actually root for Fallon and Ben to get together when he should rot in jail.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Sexual assault, and Suicide

Moderate: Cursing, Grief, Alcoholism, Blood, Cancer, Death of parent, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Minor: Gaslighting, Pregnancy, Violence, Car accident, Addiction, Physical abuse, Body shaming, and Bullying

Ben emotionally manipulates Fallon several times without it being acknowledged in the book and instead rewards him for this behavior.

proudtobeabookaholic's review

emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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

Fallon and Ben meet for the first time when they’re 18. She's been a promising actress until a fire ruined her appearance 2 years ago. He's an aspiring writer. The day after their meeting Fallon will move from LA to New York in an attempt to make it to Broadway. They spend the whole day together and Ben gets inspiration to write a book about them. They decide to meet at the same date every year for 5 years - November 9.

Colleen Hoover really is a master when it comes to writing emotional books! The characters are well thought out and easy to relate to, regardless of their background and personality. Fallon has visible burns and scars from the fire, something she always thinks about, and it has made her lose her self-confidence. Ben sees the person behind the scars and he's doing everything he can to build her confidence up again. Emotional roller coaster guaranteed if you have a heart - just like in "Ugly Love"!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual content