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Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me by Mariko Tamaki

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3amonline's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful 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

3.75

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megreads12's review

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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

3.0

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tropes: relación tóxica y amistad.

Como la primera vez que lo leí, me encantó los mensajes que manda el libro y lo real que es. Al fin y al cabo cuando eres joven tu primera relación suele ser tóxica y te hace descuidar otros aspectos de tu vida, como tus amigos o familia. (Y no culpó a Freddy yo también caería ante Laura).

La ilustraciones son demasiado bellas y ayudan con la narrativa de la historia.

Solo hay un aspecto que no me encantó, o dos si lo pienso más (spoilers). Primero no me gustó que cuando Freddy le preguntó a Doodle si su padre estaba molesto ella le dice que no porque no tiene porque estar molesto. Emmm, girl, estás embarazada a tus 17 y te acostaste con un hombre MAYOR DE EDAD. O sea no creo que tu papá deba de estar molesto solo contigo, pero mínimo algo molesto por la situación, siento que no se manejo en absoluto su severidad. Porque considero que se aprovecharon de que tan sola se sentía Doodle y por ello es que se termino acostando con ese hombre. Lo segundo que molesta está medio relacionado con lo primero en el sentido de que considero qué hay temas que no se tocaron a profundidad, y en parte entiendo porque es una novela gráfica y en parte me quedó debiendo.

Pero en conclusión puedo decir que es un buen libro que explora cómo es estar en una relación tóxica y cómo está te afecta a ti y tus alrededores.

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sweetchocolatez's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.5

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hexedmaiden's review

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hopeful inspiring fast-paced

3.75

I feel if I read this in high school it would have made a major impact on me. It was still a great read as an adult. All the characters were so great and I loved our main character Freddy, and seeing her struggling with her toxic on and off again ex Laura Dean. I absolutely relate to some of her struggles with a toxic relationship and having other people in my life see what I can’t and then being able to take a step back and realize that person is no good for me.

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jenny_d's review against another edition

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emotional slow-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

4.5

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u_0's review

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emotional medium-paced

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

3.0

I loved the art, it was beautiful and I especially loved the detailed backgrounds and the way the artist drew hair. It was really cool how the pop of color was used in different panels and it was really cute when the inanimate objects talked.

Although I'm happy to have queer rep and body rep, this story just wasn't it for me. It ultimately came across as forced, disingenuous, and hollow. Aside from that, I didn't like how one of the main character's whole personality was being the stereotype of an unfaithful BI person who can't help but sleep around with everyone. Also, I thought Freddy was a horrible friend throughout the whole book and she really didn't go through that much growth!

I feel so bad for all her friends, who REALLY get the side character treatment. I know that's the point and they acknowledge it at the end but Freddy gets redeemed way to easily for how shitty of a friend she was.

As a kid, I would probably have loved it more and be able to see past its flaws.

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fareehareads's review

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emotional funny lighthearted tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Wowowow this artwork is gorgeous. I am also so completely obsessed with Mariko Tamaki's writing now.
This is my second comic from her and I just-
This comic is so endearing and made me feel such love and compassion for all of these characters. The lesbians in this are so real, from our main cast to the older characters around them I loved every single one. I love the idea of an advice column that Freddy writes to since she's at such a loss. Laura Dean is such a compelling character as well, totally toxic and totally aloof, I loved to hate her (mostly joking).
Also the ART. It's insanely good.
Please pick it up if you like me are late to the game, it's so so worth it!

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