A review by kirame
Dying Young by Marti Leimbach

emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I read this book because I saw trailer to the movie and thought it would be better to read the book first. It was nothing like I expected. Kinda different from the movie. I was highly disappointed by the characters (esp. their morals). At some points it was kinda like a soap opera. I have to admit I fell in love with few characters who were funny, witty and I enjoyed it every time they were in the scene.
Estella (she's a queen!), Victor, Cappy
By the end some things resolved nicely, but the final ending surprised me. There were few sex scenes, which is not my cup of tea. Overall, it was easy and quick to read. The pacing was fast, quick jumping between scenes, not too much describtions etc.
My personal rant on this book (spoiler alert!)
Main characters are so immoral in many ways. Hilary cheating on her dying boyfriend who (to be fair) treats her poorly in many situations. Gordon being ok with befriending Victor. What a selfish hypocrite! Like they (I mean Hilary&Gordon) have no conscience or common sense for the most of the book! At least he was the one who told Victor about the affair. And Victor (who I was rooting for the whole time) choosing suicide by the end?! Oh, I was so not expecting it and so disapointed. At least he sent Hilary to live a better life. I hoped for better ending for him (like recovery or sth).
 
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