bleuenn_lc's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
3.75
I have to admit that I was a little disappointed. I expected more, without really knowing what.
I really liked the writing and the characters are well written even if I didn't particularly get attached to them. I really liked the friendship between Miles and Chip. On the other hand, the character of Alaska disappointed me a little, I expected to know more about her but she remains quite enigmatic (which also makes all the singularity of the character).
I'm putting a warning from here because what I'm about to say can potentially be a spoiler ⚠️ I found the book quite similar to Allé the bright places because of the chapters "...days before/ after" so it gave me a somewhat annoying deja vu and made the plot too predictable. ⚠️ (end of the warning)
I also found the ending a bit long and repetitive, but overall it's still a good read.
I really liked the writing and the characters are well written even if I didn't particularly get attached to them. I really liked the friendship between Miles and Chip. On the other hand, the character of Alaska disappointed me a little, I expected to know more about her but she remains quite enigmatic (which also makes all the singularity of the character).
I'm putting a warning from here because what I'm about to say can potentially be a spoiler ⚠️ I found the book quite similar to Allé the bright places because of the chapters "...days before/ after" so it gave me a somewhat annoying deja vu and made the plot too predictable. ⚠️ (end of the warning)
I also found the ending a bit long and repetitive, but overall it's still a good read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Car accident
Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, Grief, Suicide, and Sexual content
lenaiiis's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Ce livre est très intéressant sur le point de vue des personnages, ils sont très bien présentés et analysés. Le cliché est plus que présent, les personnages sont d'ailleurs pas parfaits, mais c'est fait exprès pour l'être, ce qui casse le charme des défauts. De bonnes réflexions dans le livre. Avant la moitié du roman, il n'y pas de fil conducteur, le personnage principal n'exprime pas tant ses intentions. Déçue de la tournure du roman et de l'intrigue qui n'est pas totalement claire, floue.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death, Drug use, Alcohol, and Suicidal thoughts
hazelandbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Sexual content, Vomit, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Alcohol, Car accident, Cursing, Death, and Mental illness
readingduckling's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I liked this book very much, it was the first book in a long time that really touched and effected me after reading it. The way it's written it is really easy to feel what the main character is feeling. And I think it could be a great starting point to talk to adolescent people about the themes discussed in the book. Like underaged drinking/smoking, rebellion against authority figures, sexualitie, and of course death. While reading the first few chapters I was not sure about the book, but now after finishing it I'm absolutely sure I'll reread it. But it's important to note that it was a very emotional read, I cryed almost the entire second half of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Alcohol, and Car accident
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicide, and Sexual content
Minor: Vomit, Cursing, and Drug use
siriface's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Alcohol
beepbeeprichie's review against another edition
Sexist writer.
No plot.
Boring as fuck
No plot.
Boring as fuck
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Sexual content
average's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The first time I tried to read this I was in highschool and I couldn't stand Alaska, because she reminded me so much of people I knew.
I picked it up again this year, 6 years later and I felt more empathy for all the characters and for myself and my friends in highschool.
It was a great and terrible time and how I wish I could go back sometimes.
I picked it up again this year, 6 years later and I felt more empathy for all the characters and for myself and my friends in highschool.
It was a great and terrible time and how I wish I could go back sometimes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Child death
lily_kruse's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Car accident, Grief, Alcohol, and Suicide
Minor: Death of parent, Sexual content, Bullying, and Drug use
amesnotamy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
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: Car accident, Mental illness, Death, Grief, and Alcohol
kamvap's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Alcohol