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lucybbookstuff's Reviews (378)
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was very surprised to be so disappointed with this book after all the hype. I think a big part of it is that it was written for and about 2012, and that's where it belongs. My 2022 brain can't quite get behind everything in it.
Also, while I think books provoking strong emotions is a good thing, some plot points of this one made me so angry that I wasn't enjoying it any longer. 🙃
Still, I definitely wouldn't call it a *bad* book. There's a reason it was so popular, and I definitely have to give it its due for its influence on the genre. But I guess this particular one just wasn't for me. Oh well.
Also, while I think books provoking strong emotions is a good thing, some plot points of this one made me so angry that I wasn't enjoying it any longer. 🙃
Still, I definitely wouldn't call it a *bad* book. There's a reason it was so popular, and I definitely have to give it its due for its influence on the genre. But I guess this particular one just wasn't for me. Oh well.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I wanted it to be as good as or better than The Guest List, and it did not deliver on that. :( Partially my fault for going in with those expectations, but so it goes.
The story was interesting, but the pacing was off.
The story was interesting, but the pacing was off.
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
I've literally never felt so seen in my entire life. This book taught me so much about who I am and so much about sexuality in society as well. It has inspired me to officially embrace my demi/asexuality. I want every human being to read this book.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I don't know what I was expecting this book to be, only knowing it's a beloved classic, but it completely surprised me in so many ways. It was so gorgeous and honest and unapologetic. I can 1000% see why it's considered a classic.
Knocked down half a star because I personally didn't love it being written in the dialect (though I totally get why). Just made it a little hard to read at times. Also a little rambly at times. But otherwise perfect.
Knocked down half a star because I personally didn't love it being written in the dialect (though I totally get why). Just made it a little hard to read at times. Also a little rambly at times. But otherwise perfect.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Incest, Rape
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not nearly as good as book 1 and I can feel it starting to go completely off the rails. I'll give book 3 a try but I'm not really excited.
Edit almost 2 years later: changing to 3 stars because I know I didn't really enjoy this one, but 2.5 feels unnecessarily harsh. 💀 Especially considering how good the series is as a whole.
Edit almost 2 years later: changing to 3 stars because I know I didn't really enjoy this one, but 2.5 feels unnecessarily harsh. 💀 Especially considering how good the series is as a whole.
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I liked it, but I wanted it to be something else. I wanted more of the romance, less of the endless descriptions.
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think this is a really great book for teens to learn about a variety of trans/gender identity issues. However, I am 29. 😂 It was a little too teen-ish for me. Fun and important story, though!
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My first time rereading it (age 29) since English class in 7th grade (age 12 or 13). My god, it holds up.
I'm pretty sure this was the first book to ever make me cry, and it was probably also one of my first very real-life YA books (rather than happy ending kid books). It has stuck with me since the age of 12 and I can't believe I haven't reread it until now.
Ponyboy's voice is so crystal clear, and his relationships with his brothers and his buddies are so beautiful and tender and relateable. I also have to mention how much I love that the tough boys in this story aren't afraid to show emotion and be vulnerable with each other.
This book will never be irrelevant.
I'm pretty sure this was the first book to ever make me cry, and it was probably also one of my first very real-life YA books (rather than happy ending kid books). It has stuck with me since the age of 12 and I can't believe I haven't reread it until now.
Ponyboy's voice is so crystal clear, and his relationships with his brothers and his buddies are so beautiful and tender and relateable. I also have to mention how much I love that the tough boys in this story aren't afraid to show emotion and be vulnerable with each other.
This book will never be irrelevant.