atamano's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Moderate: Sexual content, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
mbichaela's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
i loved the format of this book but i could not sometimes connect to characters
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, and Death
meaghanslibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The chapters are all very short which helped with the pace of the book and kept it engaging.
It’s a very basic book kind of similar celebrity falls in love with common person like the book “Romantic Comedy.” I realized that is the content I like!
I liked the artistic choices to shift timelines and incorporate articles and blog posts throughout. Kind of reminded me of Carrie Soto is Back in that way. If you’re looking for a feel good read highly recommend!
Graphic: Gaslighting, Homophobia, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Death of parent
filipacm's review against another edition
2.75
Chani Horowitz and Gabe Parker were both likeable characters, and I found it interesting that Sussman's writing (in two intertwining timelines) allowed the reader to compare two versions of them. It contributed to understanding how they grew and changed in the ten years that separated the interviews. I also really appreciated that it dived into themes such as substance abuse and diminishing relationship partners.
I didn't dislike it, but it didn't convince me either.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, and Addiction
Moderate: Homophobia and Death of parent
mjwhitlock18's review
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Sexual content, Homophobia, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Animal death
courtnoodles's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Grief, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Misogyny, Death, and Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying and Cursing
lucyyvonne54's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Homophobia, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Minor: Toxic relationship and Gaslighting
jennylarue's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Sexism, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, and Misogyny
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Grief, Homophobia, Antisemitism, and Sexual content
lucyrudd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Car accident, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Misogyny, Alcohol, and Death
kayladaila's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Misogyny
Minor: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Antisemitism, Body shaming, Car accident, and Toxic friendship