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brookebatesratesbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Suicide
q_bert13's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
My first time reading a book by John Green, can only compliment his writing style, and his ability to make characters that are truly fleshed out and flawed, but characters you enjoy as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content
bookish_skies's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident
Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt
melannedavis's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
karalyndawn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I remember this being popular when it first was released so I thought I’d give it a listen on audiobook. It definitely wasn’t what I expected, I was expecting something a little more dark but it was an alright story. Not my favorite but not bad either. The friend group is definitely fun but messy. I probably would have enjoyed it more when I was in my teens/early twenties.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Car accident
kaptainpastel's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Car accident, and Alcohol
Moderate: Suicide and Death of parent
nicollej's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Suicide
lillypad827's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I feel like I may have liked this book a lot more if I’d read it at a younger age. It was definitely good and of course well written, but I didn’t feel connected to any of the characters and was just kind of reading for the sake of reading. The prank the kids play towards the end of the book is freaking hilarious and genius and I was impressed they pulled it off! Sounds like Alaska left a lasting impression upon them even at such a young age.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt
dusbunny's review against another edition
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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
5.0
This book has been on my mind for years. I first read it myself as a suicidal teenager and I related to the character of Alaska so much. I remember my first read feeling like I wanted her life so much. It's amazing going back as an adult and realizing how much pain she was in, and so was I, and also how horrible the people around her treated her. It's eye opening for someone who survived being Alaska to see her and realize that. Forever a favorite book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Car accident
Moderate: Suicide and Death of parent
Unreliable narratorremghoul's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Suicide