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ecburge's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-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
swhitaker332002's review against another edition
2.0
This was one of those books I finished just to finish. And when I did I regretted it. The last third is totally out of left field and does not deliver on the first 2/3. I only read this book because of the hype around it at the time and I kept seeing it in the airport. Not worth it.
oprah_wimpy's review against another edition
5.0
A little lengthy. But very entertaining. I enjoyed it very much.
luci_08's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
andalucia's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
5.0
confidenterr0r's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
relaxing
slow-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence and Drug abuse
arynae's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
crnavedrana's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse
rebeccasarine's review against another edition
4.0
Literary Fiction. A retrospective first person narrative. Excellent writing. I had trouble liking Theo and many of the other characters. He made some incredibly bad choice and we see how those choices play out. And then we see him get back in control of his life rather than letting circumstances and people control him. Art. Life Philosophy. This book contained some hard subjects and was not always pleasant to read or listen to. But I am glad I stuck it out. The ending made it worth it. And there were concepts I could relate to. It has stuck with me and kept me thinking.