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em_h_ma's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Hitting a little too close to home. The ending wrecked me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Homophobia
Minor: Suicide
lonelylooper's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Homophobia, and Suicide
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Miscarriage and Ableism
lauren_shilling's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book was gorgeously written. I marked so many quotes and passages for the writing alone. I thought that was obviously the strongest part of the book. It was a very quick read because of how short it is, but it was also quite sad, which made it take longer. Not only that, but I wanted to savor the writing, so I allowed myself to take more time with it. The story was amazing as well. I think my main issue with this book is a bit of a disconnect between myself and the characters. I didn't feel for them to the extent that I was hoping to, however I did enjoy reading and learning about them. I honestly couldn't tell you why I struggled to connect with them. I've been in a reading slump for almost the entire year, so that might have something to do with it. However, besides that, I enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Suicide, and Homophobia
bunnivie's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
the ending was so sad. but other than that, i enjoyed this book, and i adored the writing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Homophobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Miscarriage and Ableism
taurusfeelings's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
5.0
This passion that can’t be talked about, that has to be concealed, gives way to the terrible question: ‘If it isn’t talked about, how can one know it really exists?’
A mesmerizing, otherworldly portrayal of the queer experience. Its last page will stay with me for the rest of my life. A story that makes me embrace my own queerness and feel grateful that I have so much love within me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
astridaw's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
sleepybythelake's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Death of parent
samarakroeger's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
similar vibes to Édouard Louis + Annie Ernaux + Luca Guadagnino … all of whom I like. very sad and economically depressed French countryside vibes + a coming of age love story that’s doomed to fail — what’s not to love???
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
kvoros's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
oliveivyclo's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide