baileybooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
maryam162424's review against another edition
4.0
*3.75 stars* This was a bittersweet book about a boy who believed his father lived in him. Eddie’s character was pretty well developed and his anguish felt so realistic as well, at times it felt relatable when he believes that he is doomed because of his mistakes. I didn’t really like the flipping back and forth between so many different characters although it did function properly and allowed readers to have many perspectives towards everything. At times I was bored as well, mostly for the first half, however the second half became much more interesting. A good read!
lazygal's review against another edition
3.0
Much of this was really well done, despite being one of those multi-POV books (please, can we just STOP THIS TREND???). Edward's life and reactions to the way in which he's treated are very real up and to the point he starts going off the rails. I'm not suggesting that part isn't real, as well, but it's the ending that bothered me: he seems to recover from that too quickly, too well. Or perhaps it's more that the author glosses over that part? Because I really don't buy that he's recovered, that it happened that seamlessly. And I don't buy that his descent into "problem" territory was that mild or short (again, it could have been the way in which it's depicted but still...).
ARC provided by publisher.
ARC provided by publisher.
millieclark's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
sophiebourne's review against another edition
2.0
The ending was a bit predictable with who is dad was etc... but some really good moments.
beledit's review
4.0
A young boy coming to terms with a horrific past. This is a well-written novel - not perfect but moving and a good read.
pheebzoc's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
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? Yes
3.5
kateisobelgreen's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
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? Yes
4.0