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pigro's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Being very fast paced and written in rather easy language you can easily read this book within hours. It’s setting brings a very cosy vibe to it, making it especially enjoyable during winter months. Unfortunately i expected more of the book. I have to say that I found the characters under developed, especially Meeks, Pitts and Cameron, all of whom I almost know nothing about. Todd and Neil have to be my favorites, they also undergo the most character development. Knox sexually aussaults Chris, which i found very disturbing and hard to read. Unfortunatley this was not discussed in the book but rather down played. In general i found Knox’s character very annoying and overstepping boundaries.
When it comes to the plot, the book was very fast paced and I did not see the ending coming.Especially Neils dead shocked me. Things however happened very apruptly. I understand the drama that this caused but again I felt like the book was lacking in plot development and background information. A thing that I liked and hated at the same time was that it read like a drama or a screenplay where sentences are short and rather world building and descriptive than dialogue.
The message to go your own way was delivered perfectly and made me enjoy the book in the end.
When it comes to the plot, the book was very fast paced and I did not see the ending coming.
The message to go your own way was delivered perfectly and made me enjoy the book in the end.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse and Sexual harassment
Minor: Suicide
crusoe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
I adore this story and I think I'll like the movie even more when I get to watching it. This is mostly because it suits everything (almost everything) I search for in a story more so than because it's without flaws.
You'll like this story if you like: short stories that do a phenomenal job at providing a character driven narrative with unique, well-rounded characters; breaking the mold in a strict academic setting; whimsical rolemodels; queer themes (it does not have explicitly queer characters though); an ending that fits thematically and will rip your heart out.
Unfortunately, the story does include some derogatory stuff towards native Americans. Women are also objectified (because apparently the theme of self-determination only extends to one of the sexes)... Don't pick up this book if this affects your reading experience.
You'll like this story if you like: short stories that do a phenomenal job at providing a character driven narrative with unique, well-rounded characters; breaking the mold in a strict academic setting; whimsical rolemodels; queer themes (it does not have explicitly queer characters though); an ending that fits thematically and will rip your heart out.
Unfortunately, the story does include some derogatory stuff towards native Americans. Women are also objectified (because apparently the theme of self-determination only extends to one of the sexes)... Don't pick up this book if this affects your reading experience.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
jjpope's review
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
3.5
“And still we sleep.”
thank fuck they changed some of these scenes in the last script wtf
thank fuck they changed some of these scenes in the last script wtf
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Fatphobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail
anni_reads's review
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
julells's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Nachdem ich den Film absolut geliebt habe, hatte ich wirklich hohe Erwartungen an dieses Buch, die leider nicht erfüllt wurden.
Ich mochte es, dass das Buch so nah an dem Film geblieben ist und auch Szenen mit hineingenommen hat, die aus der entgültigen Filmversion herausgeschnitten wurden, allerdings war die Erzählweise häufig etwas schwach. Der größte Kritikpunkt ist meiner Meinung nach allerdings die übermäßige Sexualisierung und Objektifizierung der weiblichen Charaktere. Ich habe absolutes Verständnis dafür, dass die Geschichte aus einer Zeit stammt, in der die Sichtweise auf diesen Punkt vielleicht noch etwas anders war, allerdings sind in diesem Buch einige Szenen meiner Meinung nach grenzwertig bis grenzüberschreitend (Stichwort: Knoxs Verhalten auf der Party gegenüber Chris). Dadurch wurden auch einige Charaktere, die ich im Film wirklich mochte, mir im Buch doch ziemlich unsympathisch.
Alles in allem konnte dieses Buch also leider trotz großem Potentials in keinster Weise mit dem Film mithalten.
Ich mochte es, dass das Buch so nah an dem Film geblieben ist und auch Szenen mit hineingenommen hat, die aus der entgültigen Filmversion herausgeschnitten wurden, allerdings war die Erzählweise häufig etwas schwach. Der größte Kritikpunkt ist meiner Meinung nach allerdings die übermäßige Sexualisierung und Objektifizierung der weiblichen Charaktere. Ich habe absolutes Verständnis dafür, dass die Geschichte aus einer Zeit stammt, in der die Sichtweise auf diesen Punkt vielleicht noch etwas anders war, allerdings sind in diesem Buch einige Szenen meiner Meinung nach grenzwertig bis grenzüberschreitend (Stichwort: Knoxs Verhalten auf der Party gegenüber Chris). Dadurch wurden auch einige Charaktere, die ich im Film wirklich mochte, mir im Buch doch ziemlich unsympathisch.
Alles in allem konnte dieses Buch also leider trotz großem Potentials in keinster Weise mit dem Film mithalten.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Blood, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, and Classism
bigbookmaus's review against another edition
3.5
why oh why the SA scene
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Suicide, and Sexual harassment
uwishuwouldknowthat's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
Oh Captain, my captain, you will be missed😔
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Sexual harassment
autumn_wind's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
2.0
I don't know what I expected from this book but it delivered nothing. There were mostly dialogues, dialogues and dialogues. I would have preferred some more description. The story was rushed.
If you ask me to differentiate between characters, I would not be able to do it. All I knew about them was that they were part of the dead poets society, Neil liked acting etc. I didn't connect with the bonding of Mr. Keatings and the boys. It lacked emotions. I did like the last chapter though. It could have been impactful if the characters were fleshed out.
I'll probably watch the movie.
If you ask me to differentiate between characters, I would not be able to do it. All I knew about them was that they were part of the dead poets society, Neil liked acting etc. I didn't connect with the bonding of Mr. Keatings and the boys. It lacked emotions. I did like the last chapter though. It could have been impactful if the characters were fleshed out.
I'll probably watch the movie.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
irislovescats's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Suicide attempt
Minor: Sexual harassment
forreal's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault, Suicide, and Sexual harassment