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uparrowhead's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I hope the afterlife has a little movie theatre where you can sit in silence and watch the sequence of events that led to the watershed moments of your life.
All That's Left in the World is a book packed full of hardships and pleasures, comedy and challenges, heaven and hell, but with a continuous and long lasting promise for hope.
In post-pandemic USA where a dangerous superflu has wiped out most of humanity, Andrew and Jamie feel like lost humans in a small world that has decayed and died; a pair setting out on a journey in search for an unknown light at the end of the tunnel, meeting new faces but always facing the problems that are thrown at them together. This novel throws you into the mash of difficulties and challenges of a world that has gone to shit, and yet you can't stop reading and hoping for a new and better tomorrow beyond the horizon, just like the two lovable main characters.
I picked up this novel randomly in a bookstore without expecting much out of it, but I cannot stress how exciting (and sometimes depressing) it was to read through this rollercoaster of a story, adventuring through an apocalyptic world with the main characters. It was an unforgettable blast and I can't express in words just how much I loved this book. It hits you in the feels when it decides to be sad, it gives you endearing and pining moments that are to die for, it keeps you on your toes when tension rises. Really, it had everything, and I was constantly struggling to put it down as I wanted nothing more than to continue reading and see where the book ends.
Both the characters and the plot itself were wonderful, and every second was a flurry of emotions as the characters hope for a happy ending to their horrible situation. A lovely read that left me teary by the end.
Graphic: Chronic illness, Murder, Pandemic/Epidemic, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Gun violence, and Death
Moderate: Homophobia, Child death, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcohol, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Vomit, Alcoholism, and Racism
niteskyi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Pandemic/Epidemic, Blood, and Violence
thewellreadlabrador's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Pandemic/Epidemic, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Gun violence, Death of parent, and Blood
Minor: Homophobia, Racism, and Violence
analenegrace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I thought the main characters were really enjoyable and easy to empathize with, as with most of the secondary characters. I wish Cora had been a bit more developed though.
As a pandemic book, I thought this author did quite well developing the world the characters were living in. I also found that making them in a post-COVID world where we seemingly learned nothing was a strong choice that actually made this world more engaging!
Graphic: Death, Blood, Pandemic/Epidemic, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Gun violence, and Homophobia
queerreaderchaos's review
- 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? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Pandemic/Epidemic, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Blood, and Medical content
Moderate: Racism, Xenophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Homophobia, Vomit, and Death of parent
Minor: Religious bigotry and Sexism
applejacksbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Death, Murder, Medical trauma, Pandemic/Epidemic, Religious bigotry, Blood, and Homophobia
lemonix_reads's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This was such a good book! I loved the main characters!
Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Blood, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Vomit
Moderate: Genocide, Xenophobia, Homophobia, and Racism
Minor: Cursing
Check trigger warnings first!linnea1801's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Pandemic/Epidemic, Hate crime, Homophobia, Death, Grief, Death of parent, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
unlifeoftheparty's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Biphobia, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Pandemic/Epidemic, Hate crime, Racism, Cultural appropriation, Death, Grief, Homophobia, and Violence
waveycowpar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Death of parent, Murder, Medical trauma, Biphobia, Death, Gun violence, Blood, Hate crime, Medical content, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, and Religious bigotry