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3 reviews

The Memory of Things by Gae Polisner

emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

Looking for Alaska by John Green

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I was honestly surprised at how hard this book was to put down. and definitely wasn’t expecting to cry at the end, or at all, but alas i did, multiple times. I was a little skeptical and didn’t think it would be this good mainly because it is by John Green (no hate to john green as a person but…yk didnt love the fault in our stars). But wow did he prove me wrong. I think i find it this amazing because i felt very connected to Alaska’s character. Although it was a very emotional book, the ending was so beautiful and hopeful (for lack of a better word). I closed the book while tearing up, but smiling. Would definitely recommend, to the right person. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Suicidal thoughts

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

dark emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5