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Re-read this 3 years later. I'd like to bump up my rating. I think it's a very introspective type of book and perhaps something I wasn't quite used to last time. It does a great job of putting us in Aza's shoes. I appreciate it for that aspect, but I think it's just a personal preference that I feel mostly neutral about this type of philosophical or introspective story.

fink1129's review against another edition

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challenging informative mysterious reflective sad tense

Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

allcalm64's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

libbyloveslattes's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective 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

3.5

Read this on a whim. I didn’t dislike this book, but it wasn’t my favorite either. I thought it was a really helpful in its discussion and descriptions of mental illness (specifically OCD, which the author himself struggles with). The plot was OK, not great, and if it would’ve been much longer of a book I might not have finished it. My personal preference would have been more of a focus on the mystery of the story vs. the philosophical ponderings and friendship development. To be fair though, I tend to dislike books and movies that are set during high school. I am still glad to have read it before I watch the movie though!