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meganzielinski's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I put this book down a few times at the beginning and had to convince myself to keep reading. But once I was 1/3 of the way through, I couldn’t put it down. A sweet story with razor sharp characters that make you fall in love with them—even if reluctantly at first.
justineschroeder's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
dida729's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
howatdk's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
urbana2006's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
3.5
the_sunken_library's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. I am not one for reading books about romantic entanglements but I found Don an interesting enough protagonist to keep me engaged. I didn't like Rosie at all though. Funny and light.
sarahpreno's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book! The narrator was so different and funny and his voice was so unique from most others books I have read (I did listen to the audiobook so maybe this increased my enjoyment of the narration, which, by the way, the person reading this was perfect for the character). I also really enjoyed the adventure/ mystery aspect of the plot. Overall, the only reason I didn't give it five stars was because there were parts of the ending that I thought were a little questionable. Please, go read this book!
abigailaustin's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.0
kellygoesgeocaching's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best books I've ever read. A character who is much like a loveable Sheldon Cooper, a storyline that delights and a good ending to top it all off. I absolutely adore this book and am so glad it's mostly set in my home city.
polyanna_nas's review against another edition
emotional
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Ich hab das Hörbuch an zwei Tagen durchgehört, weil ich so investiert war. Da wir aus Dons Sicht lesen und keine Beweggründe verstehen, ist er total liebenswert. Insgesamt fand ich die Charaktere alle auf ihre Art toll, wenn auch schon fast karikativ überspitzt. Wie vorurteilsbehaftet oder zutreffend die Asperger-Darstellung ist, kann ich nicht beurteilen. Als Psychologin kann ich aber anmerken, dass einige Vorurteile über Psychologen oder Psychologiestudierende enthalten sind (als wüssten wir z.B. über jede einzelne zwischenmenschliche Interaktion Bescheid :D), wirkte aber nicht negativ und hat mich nicht weiter gestört. Ohne den akademischen Hintergrund des Autors zu kennen, würde ich empfehlen, die ein oder andere "wissenschaftliche Erkenntnis" nicht auf die Goldwaage zu legen - so war zumindest mein Eindruck beim Hören.
Würde ich als leichte und unterhaltsame Lektüre weiterempfehlen!