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A review by heavenssnat
Radio Silence by Alice Oseman
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
I can understand why people love this book so much.
I don't think I like it as much as some other books I've read, but it's an incredible story and I really loved all the characters. I expected to get some of this story from Aled's POV, just from all the internet buzz around this, but I truly loved Frances as a main character, even though she was often incredibly oblivious.
The twists and turns of the story was really good, the sadness of the plot wasn't overwhelming.
I especially loved the friendships in this book, the different types of friendships and how they form.
Frances' and Aled's friendship is so beautiful to me, I wish we had gotten more of it. They are truly platonic soulmates. I might even like this friendship group more than the one in the previous Oseman books I've read. I truly wish we got a longer epilogue and ending.
Also: the mothers. The differences between Aled and Frances' mothers are glaringly obvious and I truly couldn't love both of those characters more for how different they are and the types of parental 'love' they represent. Frances' mother deserves all the love <3
Overall an incredible story. So glad I read this.
I don't think I like it as much as some other books I've read, but it's an incredible story and I really loved all the characters. I expected to get some of this story from Aled's POV, just from all the internet buzz around this, but I truly loved Frances as a main character, even though she was often incredibly oblivious.
The twists and turns of the story was really good, the sadness of the plot wasn't overwhelming.
I especially loved the friendships in this book, the different types of friendships and how they form.
Frances' and Aled's friendship is so beautiful to me, I wish we had gotten more of it. They are truly platonic soulmates. I might even like this friendship group more than the one in the previous Oseman books I've read. I truly wish we got a longer epilogue and ending.
Also: the mothers. The differences between Aled and Frances' mothers are glaringly obvious and I truly couldn't love both of those characters more for how different they are and the types of parental 'love' they represent. Frances' mother deserves all the love <3
Overall an incredible story. So glad I read this.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Stalking, Mental illness, Child abuse, Gaslighting, and Physical abuse
Minor: Alcohol, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Animal death
Any warnings about gas lighting and abuse are in regards to Aled Last's mother. She is incredibly controlling and abusive towards him and had been the same way towards his sister in the past. There are multiple references to it as well as scenes portraying that abuse or talking about it from Frances' POV.
Stalking mostly happens online.