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tayoreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This was a reread for me, and a book that I have not picked up since high school. I remember this being on of my favorite books when I was 16 or 17, and thought I would finally give it another go at 25 years old. Of course it didn't have quite the same impact as it once did, considering my tastes have changed and I have read countless more complicated books since. However, it was still enjoyable to revist. There's a lot of heavy topics in this one. Definitely a lot different than your average YA novel. I think the author did an amazing job with portraying how teenagers act and talk. The characters were all very realistic and much like some of the people I knew from my small hometown. Which speaking of which, the world building is great! Whaley did a great job writing about a small town setting. I just wish I could have gotten more detail about it! But I'm biased because I'm a sucker for a good small town setting due to my own nostalgia. Even though I didn't give this book a higher rating, I would still recommend the reaf. It's a quick and easy one that can easily be finished in a day
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Grief, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Drug use, Death, and Drug abuse
nonidude's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.25
What a freakin odd book. It's weird, unpredictable and sad.
It wrapped up too nicely (for the main character) but left me with too many questions.
All in all, I'm very confused about my feelings towards this book. It was a quick read and had a few humorous moments, but the good didn't outweigh the bad, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, so two stars.
It wrapped up too nicely (for the main character) but left me with too many questions.
All in all, I'm very confused about my feelings towards this book. It was a quick read and had a few humorous moments, but the good didn't outweigh the bad, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, so two stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Grief, Kidnapping, and Death
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Alcoholism, and Miscarriage
Minor: Gun violence, Animal cruelty, Violence, Drug abuse, Car accident, Stalking, and Murder
lectora21's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use, Death, Grief, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Violence
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