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stories's review
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Very easy to read & gripping. Non linear with constantly shifting times as the patchwork of events is stitched together.
Alex loves his baby sister but the rest of the family not so much. He’s into water polo, not rowing, and seems to be a decent person rather than an A-grade asshole & bully. Shame Dad sees that as not living up to his older brother’s fine example.
Interesting authorial choices for the ending.
Alex loves his baby sister but the rest of the family not so much. He’s into water polo, not rowing, and seems to be a decent person rather than an A-grade asshole & bully. Shame Dad sees that as not living up to his older brother’s fine example.
Interesting authorial choices for the ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Terminal illness, and Grief
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Cancer, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Minor: Alcohol, Drug use, Homophobia, Racism, and Xenophobia
A significant amount of the book is set in a hospital.
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