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A review by camicapa
Between Perfect and Real by Ray Stoeve
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
A perfect contemporary coming of age book for theater/Shakespeare lovers.
Great writing: simple yet at times perfectly on-brand with the drama of live theater.
I fell in love with Dean and all his friends.
My only complaint was the ending. It felt unsatisfactory. I finished the last chapter, and for a second, I thought that another chapter or prologue was missing. But no. That was it. There were a couple of plot lines I thought needed closure that didn't get one. But that was the ending. Weird. Nevertheless, I loved everything else.
Great writing: simple yet at times perfectly on-brand with the drama of live theater.
I fell in love with Dean and all his friends.
My only complaint was the ending. It felt unsatisfactory. I finished the last chapter, and for a second, I thought that another chapter or prologue was missing. But no. That was it. There were a couple of plot lines I thought needed closure that didn't get one. But that was the ending. Weird. Nevertheless, I loved everything else.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia, Homophobia, and Violence
Minor: Suicide