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theespressoedition'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
4.0
I knew from the moment I began the story that I would at least be fascinated by it if nothing else. The concept is really creative and complex, but not in a way that makes your head hurt, just in a way that gives it depth.
Oona goes through a lot. It was hard to read about the different experiences she had throughout her life and it made me really emotional on several occasions. Her mom was honestly my favorite character. I have so much respect for her!
It's certainly not a "light read" even if it looks like it might be. It's challenging, but you will walk away from it with a new outlook on life, that's for sure.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, and Transphobia
robbiclaire'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
4.5
It takes a little while to grasp the concept of the multiverse that the author has created for us but after a few “leaps” in time, the reader is able to follow it. It’s a fun and effortless read.
Added points for being able to explore so many time periods - just a fun addition!
Moderate: Cancer and Drug use
kathleenivy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Drug use, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, and Xenophobia
christy_0909'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? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Grief, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Addiction, Terminal illness, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Cursing, Car accident, and Bullying
jenn_reads's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Death and Drug use
Moderate: Cancer, Car accident, Death of parent, Fatphobia, and Infidelity
Minor: Transphobia
sweetsugatam's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Cursing, Death of parent, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Infidelity, and Sexual content
samvanz12's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Drug use and Drug abuse
Moderate: Sexual content, Transphobia, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Cursing, Cancer, Car accident, Body shaming, and Infidelity
kelly_e's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Author: Margarita Montimore
Genre: Fiction
Rating: 4
Pub Date: February 25 2020
T H R E E • W O R D S
Reflective • Time travel • Light-hearted
📖 S Y N O P S I S
December 31st, 1982 - on the eve of her nineteenth birthday, Oona has her life in front of her, and is facing down a difficult decision that could ultimately change her life. But at the stroke of midnight, Oona faints and awakens thirty-two years down the road, in her fifty-one-year-old body. What she comes to learn is she's afflicted with a condition in which she skips to a different year of her life with each turn of the calendar; living her life out of order. Oona Out of Order is an exploration of life and time, of love and loss, and what it means to live.
💭 T H O U G H T S
I went into this novel not knowing what to expect. Not typically being a fan of time traveling books (I end up confused), but Oona Out of Order was a unique and pleasant surprise, that had me both laughing and crying. In fact, I didn't want it to end! After reading the first chapter, I knew I wanted to know what Oona would experience in each different year, never knowing where she'd end up. Time travel can sometimes be confusing and scientific it takes away from the story - not the case here. It definitely gave me 13 Going on 30 and 50 First Dates vibes. The descriptions and references to pop culture, and technological changes over the years, were a fun addition to the story. I couldn't help but feel attached to Oona, her mother, and Kenzie, and especially for Dale. A poignant and moving story so beautifully written and thought-provoking it left me thinking about what life would be like to live it out of order, and a reminder of everything taken for granted, and the importance of living in the moment.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• those who enjoy time travel/alternate reality stories
• fans of The Midnight Library & Maybe in Another Life
• readers that likes 13 Going on 30 and/or 50 First Dates
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"All good things end, always. The trick is to enjoy them while they last.
"Anger can be energy. Don't burn, soar."
"They'll be peppered in with the years you do have me. It'll be easier in some ways. If you were living a normal person's chronology, I'd be out of your life forever. At least you'll be able to look forward to seeing me again. And when I'm not here, you'll have Kenzie."
"Imperfect was better than unspoken."
Graphic: Drug use and Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Death of parent, Infidelity, and Violence
Minor: Cancer and Car accident
alcohol use, death of a partner, drowningbeccaruthe's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, and Violence
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Addiction and Death
kizzy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Sexual content
Moderate: Car accident, Death of parent, Cancer, and Eating disorder
Minor: Vomit