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pyroclast17's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-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
3.25
loren3's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
3.75
krolo's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
braatenn's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
sm_readsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
When a letter to his therapist that was never meant to be seen draws high school senior Evan Hansen into a family’s grief over the loss of their son, he is given the chance of a lifetime - to belong. He just has to stick to a lie that he never meant to tell - that the notoriously troubled Connor Murphy was his secret best friend.
this book was so good! it provided a real insight into the struggles of mental illness due to the character struggling with one. it is also very easy to get pulled into the intriguing plot and hooked on the storyline! there is a musical based off this book as well, also called ‘Dear Evan Hansen’. definitely givee it a listen, as the lyrics are very empowering and eye opening and honestly hilarious.
this book was so good! it provided a real insight into the struggles of mental illness due to the character struggling with one. it is also very easy to get pulled into the intriguing plot and hooked on the storyline! there is a musical based off this book as well, also called ‘Dear Evan Hansen’. definitely givee it a listen, as the lyrics are very empowering and eye opening and honestly hilarious.
estefaniateixei's review against another edition
3.0
3.5⭐
Comencé el libro con cero expectativas y sin tener una idea clara de que iba el libro. A medida que iba leyendo la primera parte me comenzaba a gustar más y más, me sorprendía con todo lo que estaba pasando, además le agarre un cariño especial a Evan y a Jared.
Pero la segunda parte fue muy predecible, era obvio que iba a pasar y como iba a reaccionar cada personaje.
El epílogo por su parte fue una montaña rusa de emociones. Habían partes que me encantaban y pensaba que era un epílogo capaz de eclipsar lo que no me gusto de la segunda parte. Pero quizás por hacerlo tan largo y tratar de dar respuesta a tantas cosas, habian momentos que solo quería que se acabara el libro de una vez.
Comencé el libro con cero expectativas y sin tener una idea clara de que iba el libro. A medida que iba leyendo la primera parte me comenzaba a gustar más y más, me sorprendía con todo lo que estaba pasando, además le agarre un cariño especial a Evan y a Jared.
Pero la segunda parte fue muy predecible, era obvio que iba a pasar y como iba a reaccionar cada personaje.
El epílogo por su parte fue una montaña rusa de emociones. Habían partes que me encantaban y pensaba que era un epílogo capaz de eclipsar lo que no me gusto de la segunda parte. Pero quizás por hacerlo tan largo y tratar de dar respuesta a tantas cosas, habian momentos que solo quería que se acabara el libro de una vez.
rooseenaa's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
oracleofde1phi's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
seasidehillzone's review against another edition
3.5
It's good if you're a fan of the stage musical, but the book maintains the plot issues that plagued the original story.
The Connor chapters are a worthy addition and it's expansion of the world is much appreciated. The adaptation is the best an adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen can be, but it keeps the structural problems of the original story.
The Connor chapters are a worthy addition and it's expansion of the world is much appreciated. The adaptation is the best an adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen can be, but it keeps the structural problems of the original story.
twellz's review against another edition
4.0
This book reminded me of the movie Can’t Buy Me Love...except, Dear Evan Hansen is about suicide & relationships. Evan has anxiety and depression, he has no friends & is in love with a girl named Zoe. As a teacher, I saw it from the parent’s situation & how hard it is to deal with children who don’t share their worries & thoughts. I’ve lost a student from suicide & it was one of the darkest hours of my teaching career. This book could be a good discussion starter for parents and/or students wishing to address the topic of suicide without being too dark. My 8th grade son is seeing the play this May in NYC & I’m chaperoning the trip. I’m glad I read this book first.
Quotes to ponder:
“I also know that when you’re not in the best headspace, the trivial can turn into the insurmountable and all of a sudden you’re heading down a dark path and you can’t find your way back.” (This is why, as a teacher, I NEVER trivialize teenage problems!)
“That’s what happens when people leave, I think. When they’re gone, you don’t have to be reminded of all the bad things. They can just stay the way you want them forever. Perfect.”
Bottom Line: Dear Evan Hansen made my heart ache and reminded me that no one is truly alone, even if we convince ourselves of it. If you feel alone, you’re not, so please...open your eyes and see that there are people who care. If you’re a parent...read the signs...sometimes kids need a little bit of extra attention & patience when they push you away. This book teaches us that even when things seem at their worst, all you need to do is reach out and "you will be found." #youmatter
Quotes to ponder:
“I also know that when you’re not in the best headspace, the trivial can turn into the insurmountable and all of a sudden you’re heading down a dark path and you can’t find your way back.” (This is why, as a teacher, I NEVER trivialize teenage problems!)
“That’s what happens when people leave, I think. When they’re gone, you don’t have to be reminded of all the bad things. They can just stay the way you want them forever. Perfect.”
Bottom Line: Dear Evan Hansen made my heart ache and reminded me that no one is truly alone, even if we convince ourselves of it. If you feel alone, you’re not, so please...open your eyes and see that there are people who care. If you’re a parent...read the signs...sometimes kids need a little bit of extra attention & patience when they push you away. This book teaches us that even when things seem at their worst, all you need to do is reach out and "you will be found." #youmatter