A review by noellerose
Some Other Now by Sarah Everett

dark emotional sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book was quite a quick read, even if the subject manner was serious and heartbreaking. I liked how the story was split up into Then and Now, and how we saw Jessi's interaction with the Cohen family before and after the accident that put a stop to their friendship. I liked how apparent the character's flaws were, and that even the 'good' characters had their imperfections.

I have to admit, I did find Jessi a tad bit melodramatic. I understand she felt extremely guilty for what happened, but she pretended like everyone hated her and that she didn't deserve to be loved, and the conversations were written as if we were supposed to feel sorry for Jessi. Also, I thought it was a bit weird that there was barely a mention of Rowan in the Nows. He was her best friend, but we didn't really see any of her grieving process. That was a bit unfortunate. 

All with all, this was a great read for me. 
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