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A review by half_blood_princess
A Long Way Down by Nick Hornby
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The book is interestingly witty and antagonistic. It revolves around the four people that created a suicide pact that delays their plan of suicide. It worked, though it seemed to have worked too fast and well. the characters are complicated to like, there are times the flaw aren't the focus nor did it highlight the character's traits. It seemed to just fill the air.
Despite that, the book had a lot of philosophical (though, twisted) view about life. It was simply, take it as it is and move on. I like how the character's didn't have a large development but there was a hint of beginning to, or it turning it around, which i think, is what matters the most. Giving hope.
Despite that, the book had a lot of philosophical (though, twisted) view about life. It was simply, take it as it is and move on. I like how the character's didn't have a large development but there was a hint of beginning to, or it turning it around, which i think, is what matters the most. Giving hope.
Graphic: Pedophilia, Misogyny, Infidelity, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Sexism, Ableism, Suicide, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts