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eileenrwerst's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
starw0man's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed reading this book a lot and it helped me put my own life into perspective. I also related a lot to Mara’s character and I really enjoyed watching her relationship with Arthur blossom as they continued to journey together. I also liked the relationship between Arthur and his father, and how similar it is to Arthur’s father’s relationship with his father. I didn’t fully like how the story ended, but I did like that Arthur empathized with Jack, and offered him a chance of redemption.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, War, Gun violence, Racism, Grief, Violence, Toxic relationship, Death, Blood, Dementia, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, and Suicide
barwik_17's review against another edition
4.0
Absolutely not what I expected
Description of this book is confusing and misleading
But it is definitely worth reading ❤️
Description of this book is confusing and misleading
But it is definitely worth reading ❤️
dystopianovels's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
chloebo's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Major. Plot twist. Absolutely stunned and amazed at this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Cursing
knik's review
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
toastedrye_bread's review
5.0
I passed this book more than a dozen times, shelving, and always found myself pulled towards it. Two years had passed before I finally flipped to the first page, and I must advise others not to wait on this story as I did. In a lot of ways, I wish I could reread this book with the same fresh eyes I had a few days ago. Beautiful and emotional is all I really have to say.
bookstobarbells's review
3.0
While I loved the format of this book and the structure, I felt like there were so many serious and important topics that were completely brushed over by this book. I don’t feel that our protagonist actually learned anything from his adventure. “Everything turned out okay in the end!” is not how a domestic violence, suicide, almost murder story is supposed to go, especially being called YA realistic fiction. I didn’t find much sympathy for the protagonist as he seems to only care about himself and the rest of the characters felt underdeveloped. Not really something I see myself recommending.