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lauraerna's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Ableism, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Gaslighting
eliya's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I’m glad I read this book. Colleen Hoover really does write an incredible story, and awful characters. She does a fantastic job pulling my emotions, but she lacks class consciousness. It’s one thing to tackle domestic abuse, and it’s another to tackle homelessness. I absolutely think someone needed to read the perspective that maybe people experiencing homelessness aren’t in that situation because they choose to be, absolutely, but it doesn’t end at just donating to charities. I was incredibly disappointed with her rationality of hoarding wealth.
From the get go, her characters lack emotional depth. Maybe this book is just a little out dated, but it was very clear that Ryle didn’t respect her enough to ask for consent until he was already knee deep in physicality with her. He throws micro-tantrums at little things OF COURSE he has a temper. It didn’t seem like there was much to his character other than the fact that he was pretty & was ambitious & met the basic standards of being a good/likeable guy.
At one point, she writes that Atlas tried to unalive himself and decided not to because he SAW lily and she was SO BEAUTIFUL that he didn’t. give me a break. so incredible tonedeaf.
I think some one who hasn’t thought about these things would absolutely learn from this book, this book is important for what it does & the ending was so incredibly beautiful i cried, it really did pull at my heart. god that was so perfect. The author’s note was also incredible, I’m so happy i got insight on the characters
I think Colleen Hoover in general is a great fast easy read and a great introduction to reading, but her books and male characters lack depth & common sense. She tackled too many issues with this book and is generally illinformed with the other issues she tried to tackle. Her plots are always such an incredible ride & when it hits it hits! Do better colleen plz for me i love your books!!
From the get go, her characters lack emotional depth. Maybe this book is just a little out dated, but it was very clear that
At one point, she writes that
I think some one who hasn’t thought about these things would absolutely learn from this book, this book is important for what it does & the ending
I think Colleen Hoover in general is a great fast easy read and a great introduction to reading, but her books and male characters lack depth & common sense. She tackled too many issues with this book and is generally illinformed with the other issues she tried to tackle. Her plots are always such an incredible ride & when it hits it hits! Do better colleen plz for me i love your books!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexism and Alcohol
Minor: Ableism, Body shaming, and Suicidal thoughts
kaiyaho's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Rape
Minor: Abandonment and Ableism
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