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lilasky's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.75
citrus_lemonishere's review
4.0
I really really like this book, even though i almost lost motivation to continue reading at some point, I knew then and I know now that it was worth pushing through those moments! I feel like this story reminded me to enjoy live more, and that it's ok to have to deal with bad feelings.
This book is so much more than I thought it would be, touching on important topics and themes, the AIDS crisis and grieving being two of them. I was positively surprised about the religious aspects of the story, even a non religious person. My favourite parts were about trusting the people who love you and seeing other people, especially educators as actual human beings, because I feel like a lot of people forget to do that.
That's a big part of this story I think, the complexity of life. Not one relationship or situation felt shallow or one dimensional, there is so much to every person and every situation, you can't put it in black and white. You have to learn seeing the facets of life.
(God I hope this made sense)
This book is so much more than I thought it would be, touching on important topics and themes, the AIDS crisis and grieving being two of them. I was positively surprised about the religious aspects of the story, even a non religious person. My favourite parts were about trusting the people who love you and seeing other people, especially educators as actual human beings, because I feel like a lot of people forget to do that.
That's a big part of this story I think, the complexity of life. Not one relationship or situation felt shallow or one dimensional, there is so much to every person and every situation, you can't put it in black and white. You have to learn seeing the facets of life.
(God I hope this made sense)
heliogale's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
dsauriol1991's review against another edition
5.0
I have been left emotionally overwhelmed by this beautiful book. Ari's continued journey here is stunning and I just wish there forever was more. Do yourself a favor and read these two books because they're beautiful.
kenxdoll's review
emotional
sad
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
4.0
tokisuno's review
3.0
not as hard hitting as the first. ending is very cheesy but overall had me feeling more than the first.
art1610's review
The characters just were a bit insufferable, and the writing felt "I'm gay and it's hard to be gay in the time period I'm written in". It was annoying and also depressing.
theeclecticbookkeeper's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0