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adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed reading this book a lot and it helped me put my own life into perspective. I also related a lot to Mara’s character and I really enjoyed watching her relationship with Arthur blossom as they continued to journey together. I also liked the relationship between Arthur and his father, and how similar it is to Arthur’s father’s relationship with his father. I didn’t fully like how the story ended, but I did like that Arthur empathized with Jack, and offered him a chance of redemption.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Grief, Suicide attempt, War
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Violence, Dementia, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Racism, Police brutality
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
sad
fast-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
This book means everything to me. You know in the movies where the reader is ripping through the pages in anticipation for what comes next? That was me. I went through a rollercoaster of emotions and audibly gasped multiple times at the twists and turns the book was taking me through. Upon nearing the end, I went and reread some parts as well as the journal entries/poems of Arthur’s grandfather and began to piece things together. It just all came together so perfectly and beautifully. As another reader said, I put down the book at the end and felt immense compassion towards the characters. Arthur was frustrating at times, and lovable at others - realizing what he went through only puts this more into perspective. I’m so glad I came across this book. There was never a dull moment for me personally. I couldn’t recommend it enough. I can’t wait to reread.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Suicide attempt
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
I really enjoyed this book and found myself pulling it out to read every chance I got.
I really like the ending and found myself wondering if the brother of the grandfather was actually the grandfather (far-fetched, I know!)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Car accident
Minor: Suicide attempt