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nancykz's review against another edition
3.0
The verdict is out. And I may change my writing. I loved the nostalgia and how beautifully the friendship was captured, but the middle 80ish% was just pointless. I don't know... Processing.
debi_g's review against another edition
3.0
"Show no weakness. The world will use it against you" (57).
This is a novel of friendship, identity, trust, and inevitable pain.
This is a novel of friendship, identity, trust, and inevitable pain.
mandyherbet's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. I don't think I can explain exactly how much I loved it. I started reading it yesterday morning and finished it by 4pm today because I couldn't put it down.
The idea of a friendship that's supposed to last your lifetime ending suddenly is one that resonates with me. I almost felt as if Oliver's story was inconsequential to the novel and could have been left out - when his story is told at the end, I was almost annoyed by the interruption, but not too much.
I loved this and kinda wish I owned the book instead of it being a library copy!
The idea of a friendship that's supposed to last your lifetime ending suddenly is one that resonates with me. I almost felt as if Oliver's story was inconsequential to the novel and could have been left out - when his story is told at the end, I was almost annoyed by the interruption, but not too much.
I loved this and kinda wish I owned the book instead of it being a library copy!
melpen's review against another edition
4.0
This was an unexpectedly good read. I was anticipating straight chick lit with this one, but there was a fair amount of depth to the storyline and dimensions to the characters. A good book group read, with questions provided.
princesszinza's review against another edition
5.0
This is definitely a book written for girls. I really enjoyed it even though I don't think of myself as a chick-lit sort of person. I thought the flashbacks were done flawlessly and the characters were realistic and fully characterized.
The storyline made me think about my childhood best friend who I grew apart from some time after high school. I enjoyed the mystery aspect of the book. The revelations at the end weren't what I expected. This is the best work of fiction that I've read in quite a while.
The storyline made me think about my childhood best friend who I grew apart from some time after high school. I enjoyed the mystery aspect of the book. The revelations at the end weren't what I expected. This is the best work of fiction that I've read in quite a while.
linneahedvig's review against another edition
3.0
Friends becoming not-friends, not sure this is what they wanted . . . It's like Ellen Tebbits for grown-ups, which makes it a hell of a lot more heartbreaking, and I sobbed over Ellen Tebbits.
cook_memorial_public_library's review against another edition
5.0
This novel about female friendship felt honest and real. Long lasting friendships can be both comforting and painful. I felt myself looking back to the friendships that have fallen away, the ones that lasted, and the friends that I never see. Stewartâs writing was compassionate and perceptive.
--Recommended by Connie
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--Recommended by Connie
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hoonied's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Okay wow, first of all I had not expected to give this book such a high rating. I picked it up at a garage sale and thought I would give it a chance, obviously i had never heard about this book before. Starting off with the 4 main characters of the books, I began loving Cam and Sonia the second they met. I loved how they were described, they seemed so human in a way I could actually relate. Their dynamic and every little interaction they shared was simply great. I couldnât help but also love Oliver, as much as I hate to admit, I was able to even find a reason to relate to Soniaâs mother as well. The plot had me feeling like this was in fact a mystery, the chase and all the points that eventually lead to the end. This couldâve been a 5 âď¸ read except for the miscommunication, i just wasnât sure that it was okay for cameron to run every chance she got, but i also didnât hate it.. at first. It became clear with time that this girl just couldnât face ANY of her problems, and so she ran. I also could have done well without the âplot twistâ at the end, while it did bring the book together, with the amount of details I felt unsatisfied. I would definitely recommend this book though!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Physical abuse
kcmillheiser's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.5