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A review by eberzy
If He Had Been with Me by Laura Nowlin
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This would make a good TV show or movie perhaps. The book lacked plot/climax for me. The Romeo and Juliette plot-line was a bit too overt at times. Also, I just don’t like reading the teenage headspace POV. However, that was well-written. I think the description of how kids drift apart and establish unspoken divisions in school is very accurate.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Car accident, Alcohol, Mental illness, and Pregnancy
Minor: Sexual assault and Vomit
This would make a good TV show or movie perhaps. The book lacked plot/climax for me. The Romeo and Juliette plot-line was a bit too overt at times. Also, I just don’t like reading the teenage headspace POV. However, that was well-written. I think the description of how kids drift apart and establish unspoken divisions in school is very accurate.