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stunningbuffalo's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
gorelenore's review against another edition
3.0
This book has been in my Netgalley que for a long time, and it was one of those books that I really wanted to read but every time I tried to I couldn't get into it. I finally finished it after getting the audiobook version from my local library and so here, finally, is my review.
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock is a book about a teen who is about to commit suicide. It is his birthday and no one remembers or knows and that is really the least of his troubles. Leonard Peacock is an outcast who decides that he is going to do it right - say goodbye to the important people in his life, kill a kid that made him miserable, and then take his own life. So this is his day, the lead up.
Overall this was an emotional book, there were a lot of triggers in it and the main character, Leonard, is not ok. I think that the reason that I had so much trouble getting into a groove with this book was because I knew the ending going into it - I read a review that didn't have a spoiler notice and sadly I knew the outcome as I was reading it... I just needed the pieces while reading and I felt like I could predict them the whole time so I found it hard to get invested in the book.
The book is very well done, it was an emotional rollercoaster of laughing and crying and surprise. I think that it is a great contemporary read, if not for the tale at the very least so younger audiences learn the signs of someone in this situation. I found it to be a good book and I liked it, but since it was spoiled I was missing some of the elements first readers got. If you are looking for an emotional book, or one about psychology, this book fits that bill.
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock is a book about a teen who is about to commit suicide. It is his birthday and no one remembers or knows and that is really the least of his troubles. Leonard Peacock is an outcast who decides that he is going to do it right - say goodbye to the important people in his life, kill a kid that made him miserable, and then take his own life. So this is his day, the lead up.
Overall this was an emotional book, there were a lot of triggers in it and the main character, Leonard, is not ok. I think that the reason that I had so much trouble getting into a groove with this book was because I knew the ending going into it - I read a review that didn't have a spoiler notice and sadly I knew the outcome as I was reading it... I just needed the pieces while reading and I felt like I could predict them the whole time so I found it hard to get invested in the book.
The book is very well done, it was an emotional rollercoaster of laughing and crying and surprise. I think that it is a great contemporary read, if not for the tale at the very least so younger audiences learn the signs of someone in this situation. I found it to be a good book and I liked it, but since it was spoiled I was missing some of the elements first readers got. If you are looking for an emotional book, or one about psychology, this book fits that bill.
zee553's review against another edition
5.0
I love how throughout this book, Quick showed how desperately the main character wanted to live. A beautiful depiction of depression
ladyomni's review against another edition
3.0
How do you explain feelings on such a book? What happens to Leonard sucks big elephant balls. What he decides to do? On one hand you know it's wrong, but on the other how can you blame him... Quick does a great job of having a mystery about part of the book to keep the reader interested, since up front you know what Leonard is going to do, but the why is still unknown. The pleas for help that Leonard sends out are mostly quiet hints and unless you are paying attention or really know the signs, you'll miss them. I listened to the audio and do wish that it included something at the end about suicide, steps to take, and such. Oh, and the mom is a complete douche.
Warnings: neglect, suicide talk, rape, murder, guns, violence
Warnings: neglect, suicide talk, rape, murder, guns, violence
juliemowat's review against another edition
5.0
Wow-I really didn't think I would like this book as much as I did! Excellent writing. Such an honest voice! Had me hooked immediately. Quick read but not an easy subject. I would be very surprised if the author hasn't experienced depression intimately.
staceysbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
3.5⭐️
This was a really lovely surprise. When I read the first couple chapters I actually questioned if this book was something I wanted to read. I anticipated it to be quite dark or that it would bring me down.
It ended up being a really enjoyable read with a main character you just want to save, and secondary characters that warm your heart.
This was a really lovely surprise. When I read the first couple chapters I actually questioned if this book was something I wanted to read. I anticipated it to be quite dark or that it would bring me down.
It ended up being a really enjoyable read with a main character you just want to save, and secondary characters that warm your heart.
rangerine's review against another edition
4.0
What a beautifully sad book. It's a really well done way of addressing many taboo subjects, such as suicide, divorce, mental illness, molestation, isolation, and depression.