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bibliomania_express's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and Grief
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Cancer
alicebacklund's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence and Kidnapping
mandaraffe's review
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Grief
raccoonbirb_'s review
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Gun violence
Minor: Kidnapping
rileyeffective's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Cancer
absinthe's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Gun violence
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Cancer and Terminal illness
I really enjoyed that the pacing of the book matched Adam's relationship with his life in the 3 sections of the book. Part 1 was slow paced and matched the tedium of golf that he felt with his entire being, whereas Part 3 was significantly faster paced and enjoyable. The intrigue of the introduction helped propel me through the Part 1 and then I felt that the story soared. I also loved the growth that Adam went through over the course of the narrative. I thought he was quite obnoxious in the beginning of the book (unsurprising of a 17 year old boy), but his characterization was well developed by the conclusion. I can't say I've ever felt such severe secondhand embarrassment in my life, so bravo to the interview scene preceding the Dubai incident. Overall, this was an excellent read.
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