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smsegal's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Domestic abuse
Minor: Violence, Death of parent, and Alcoholism
irenebxx's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-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? N/A
4.5
It’s beautifully written around Ed’s character growth, his understanding of the world and the cards that he gets, it just gives you a sense of hope.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, and Alcohol
hanngelina's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
mair_mcc's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I've read this before, but I guess it was before I was using Goodreads.
Wtf was that ending, man? It didn't wrap anything up for me.
Wtf was that ending, man? It didn't wrap anything up for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Suicide, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent
thecavewoman's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
First, I'd like to say that I did enjoy the book when I read it. It was very thought-provoking and made you feel for the cast of characters that the protagonist helps. The ending wasn't the greatest thing in the world but it was pretty satisfying.
The only real problems I really have with it is the protagonists thoughts about women and his actions. When he meets a female character one of the first descriptions he delves into is their physical beauty and while one motif of the book is the beauty in humanity, I still found it fairly uncomfortable. Not even to mention the protagonists relationship with "Audrey." His actions are where suspension of disbelief needs to come into play because the character is essentially stalking all of these people he's helping so if you give more than a passing thought to his methods things get really creepy really quickly.
All in all, it has a heartwarming message but you also need to not take the story too seriously.
The only real problems I really have with it is the protagonists thoughts about women and his actions. When he meets a female character one of the first descriptions he delves into is their physical beauty and while one motif of the book is the beauty in humanity, I still found it fairly uncomfortable. Not even to mention the protagonists relationship with "Audrey." His actions are where suspension of disbelief needs to come into play because the character is essentially stalking all of these people he's helping so if you give more than a passing thought to his methods things get really creepy really quickly.
All in all, it has a heartwarming message but you also need to not take the story too seriously.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Stalking, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Misogyny and Kidnapping
greatestheights's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- 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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Grief, Sexual violence, and Domestic abuse
sophia_konrad's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Sexual assault
ritugp01's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A deeply thought provoking piece, Zusak's big picture moment doesn't quite come until the very end. It's a beautiful book and for a moment, briefly, I wondered if I had delved into an inception-like universe. It was at times funny, heartwarming, and incredibly devastating in how our daily lives also are filled with melancholia. Overall, a lovely book that reminded me how despite being extremely ordinary, I am by no means insignificant.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Rape, and Stalking
Minor: Pregnancy, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Grief, and Dementia
miranah's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Domestic abuse, and Adult/minor relationship
tinig's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Domestic abuse