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A review by lillyturmel
Solitaire by Alice Oseman
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I read the 2023 US publication of this book, which I've come to learn is a revised/rewritten version (this copy is 260 pages while the original is 400)
While Tori is an amazing character, and the themes of this book are unlike everything I've read, I do think that this revised version lacked a lot of filler and small details that could've allowed me to follow it better (if that makes sense). I think that everything happens very quickly and thus I don't get to connect with the characters as much. I also know that this version is sensitized since it had to align with the readers of Heartstopper, which as someone who is 21 years old, hinders my reading experience. (But for a younger audience--this book perfectly touches difficult topics while still being age appropriate)
Overall, I loved this book, and I suggest that if you're an older reader to try and find a copy of the 2014/2015 version.
While Tori is an amazing character, and the themes of this book are unlike everything I've read, I do think that this revised version lacked a lot of filler and small details that could've allowed me to follow it better (if that makes sense). I think that everything happens very quickly and thus I don't get to connect with the characters as much. I also know that this version is sensitized since it had to align with the readers of Heartstopper, which as someone who is 21 years old, hinders my reading experience. (But for a younger audience--this book perfectly touches difficult topics while still being age appropriate)
Overall, I loved this book, and I suggest that if you're an older reader to try and find a copy of the 2014/2015 version.