lindsey8907's review against another edition
1.0
When I first heard about The Accident Season, the unique summary very much pulled me in. I couldn't wait to read about what was happening to the characters and why they always seemed to be hurt during one month out of the year. After starting the book, however, I found that it was not at all what I expected. The writing was a little hard to follow and I found myself drifting constantly because of the slow start. I was unable to be drawn in and I found that this was, unfortunately, just not the book for me.
gnomescottage's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Car accident, Child death, and Death of parent
sammydodger27's review against another edition
5.0
I found this book absolutely mesmerising. It read like the most beautiful poetry; it was raw and captivating and stunning. I loved it.
michellesantiago's review against another edition
3.0
It's one of those books I liked but didn't love. It was a strange read with flashes of beauty and darkness. Full review to come.
trin_ney18's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/5 Stars
I went into this book with very low expectations because I had started it before and never got into the characters or the plot.
I ended up being completely swept away with the magical tone of this and I loved watching it all unravel. It was a little frustrating at times how dramatic the main character was and how she would describe situations. Then I think back to myself at that age and I can kind of get it.
I like how this dealt with family secrets. Sometimes those are the hardest to hear and the hardest to share and this novel definitely reflected that. I think the end result was something hauntingly real and entertaining.
I went into this book with very low expectations because I had started it before and never got into the characters or the plot.
I ended up being completely swept away with the magical tone of this and I loved watching it all unravel. It was a little frustrating at times how dramatic the main character was and how she would describe situations. Then I think back to myself at that age and I can kind of get it.
I like how this dealt with family secrets. Sometimes those are the hardest to hear and the hardest to share and this novel definitely reflected that. I think the end result was something hauntingly real and entertaining.
cmvorra's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
burstnwithbooks's review against another edition
5.0
AHHHH it was just... SO good. I know a lot of people did not enjoy this one, but I loved the way everything came together in a haphazard manner. There were a lot of unspokens in this book, a lot of having to simply ASSUME events, and I loved every minute of it. I am, of course, now in a reading slump. Boo.
sparkwaren's review against another edition
3.0
Well that ended up being completely different than what I thought it was going to be. No spoilers, but jeez. Way more contemporary than the title leads you to believe.
hschorr's review against another edition
5.0
I couldn't put this down. I thought about it when I wasn't reading it and I just NEEDED to finish it. The book is so fast paced and has such a strange, dreamy quality to it that is addicting and leaves you wanting more and more.