mb918's review against another edition
4.0
Never let it be said that Nazemian can’t write real people. I felt so intimately intertwined in the minds of these characters after just one POV chapter from each of them, and they were so fleshed out and complex it was like I had already read an entire book on their lives leading up to Chandler. I wish that there was perhaps a bit more plot, but I’m sure the whole point is to focus more on the intricacies of human empathy and discuss some important issues. It might have been a bit heavy-handed at times, but the messages are all layered with a good amount of nuance to make it feel more grounded in reality, like how these topics are actually confronted in the world. Overall a great character study from the man who makes me actually enjoy reading boring character studies.
eedr's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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
pirate_frog's review against another edition
4.5
i don’t know what to say other than it was very good, the story was immersive, and i liked the epilogue
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
aleenabeth's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.75
overthefence's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.75
Hans mega mega toll gfunde leb ja für d’Found Family Trope. Mir isch sbuech biz zu schnell gsnge es isch gege endi alles mega schnell passiert mit Brunson und Beth ind vor allem mit Freddy und Spence.
howlsmovingmushroom's review against another edition
5.0
authors notes that make you want to cry>>>>
astridjohanne's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment
matchababesandbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
everyone is annoying except the sad gay boy he just makes me want to cry for him. i’m very whelmed. i wish more happened also how did these kids just suddenly like each other i would nottt have been able to do that.
chachos's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25