A review by sierra_rose23
Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel by Val Emmich

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I read this book awhile back after being obsessed with the musical and at the time I absolutely loved it. I still do. Knowing about the musical itself made the book even better, for I got to understand all of the characters back stories, but that being said, I don’t think you really need to know about the musical before reading this read. (Though if you do read this, listen to the soundtrack, it makes everything better). I’m a huge mental health advocate, and this book was one of those reads that’s filled with all kinds of mental health problems which I’m sucker for when it comes to learning about and educating. I believe that the authors (multiple) did a great job at describing some of these thoughts that are showcased. That being said, after reading other more big level books I started realizing how little the writing was. It was more basic level, so if you were wanting bigger level big words and metaphors, this might not be the book for you. (Though it does have a few good big sentences that really resonated with me). 
Overall I still love this book today and think it was a great read and great storyline and really told a good story. 
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