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woolsson's review against another edition
3.0
This book was really interesting and a beautiful coming of age. It deals with lots of heavy, important topics well and you follow and reflect the emotional journey of the protagonist.
I'm aware this kind of book isn't one I'd ever really love, I'm not a huge fan of prose or coming of age, but I still enjoyed this and the importance of these stories being told is undeniable.
I'm aware this kind of book isn't one I'd ever really love, I'm not a huge fan of prose or coming of age, but I still enjoyed this and the importance of these stories being told is undeniable.
moss_1109's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.5
vikrose's review against another edition
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
4.0
haley_j_casey's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I thought that the drag element of this story happened quickly compared to how the rest was paced, but it doesn't change that this is a beautiful book with beautiful themes.
reviewsbyleyla's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.0
sashsolomon's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
visesh_96's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
raggedyambush's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
jayoz15's review against another edition
3.5
Such an important book about racial and sexual identity and shows how one can grow and find the place where they belong. I think this will really resonate with people who can identify themselves with Michael, and truly see themselves represented in a book. Personally, I just found some of the sections slow.
meantaxes's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
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? N/A
4.25