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A review by soulofsam
I Was Born for This by Alice Oseman
emotional
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
So this book was a lot.
I enjoyed the story a lot and the way it was told from two different, very different perspectives. I devoured the first 2/3 basically in one sitting and couldn't put it down because the story was so gripping. I like how it centered an experience that many still don't believe to be the reality of fame while also giving the outside perspective. It was fun to see these two world colliding and how truth is not as easy of a concept as it seems.
Sadly the ending of the book last me. While the first part really felt realistic and plausible the end just ventured too far into unrealistic, hopeful fantic territory for me. It broke the kind of illusion of reality that was created before and I couldn't find my way back into it.
I also didn't like that Jimmy at the end changed his mind about leaving the band because it was very obvious he wanted to leave. He could have very well left the band without losing his friends but somehow this was never an option and that I didn't like.
This book gave me several breakdowns and existential crisis about what my own life means. I too am very much into fandoms and have them as a big part of my life, identity and future so having this being ripped apart in the book was very personal. I think the questions the book opened up will stay with me for a while.
I enjoyed the story a lot and the way it was told from two different, very different perspectives. I devoured the first 2/3 basically in one sitting and couldn't put it down because the story was so gripping. I like how it centered an experience that many still don't believe to be the reality of fame while also giving the outside perspective. It was fun to see these two world colliding and how truth is not as easy of a concept as it seems.
Sadly the ending of the book last me. While the first part really felt realistic and plausible the end just ventured too far into unrealistic, hopeful fantic territory for me. It broke the kind of illusion of reality that was created before and I couldn't find my way back into it.
This book gave me several breakdowns and existential crisis about what my own life means. I too am very much into fandoms and have them as a big part of my life, identity and future so having this being ripped apart in the book was very personal. I think the questions the book opened up will stay with me for a while.