ange555's review against another edition
3.0
Was disappointed with this as I wanted to know more after the other book finished. Although it was great to hear from Willem , although his perspective was defiantly not as entertaining as Allyson.
readingthethings's review against another edition
4.0
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౨ৎ i LOVED hearing Willem's side of the story. i can't wait for the next book x
౨ৎ i LOVED hearing Willem's side of the story. i can't wait for the next book x
samanthajayne_x's review against another edition
2.0
https://samanthajaynegrubey.wordpress.com/2016/01/17/just-one-day-and-just-one-year-gayle-forman/
analovesboo's review against another edition
4.0
Really excited for the 3rd book.
Was going to wait for the portuguese version, as I've read the first two in portuguese, but, honestly, I'm thinking of just going with the original.
Gayle Forman never disappoints.
Was going to wait for the portuguese version, as I've read the first two in portuguese, but, honestly, I'm thinking of just going with the original.
Gayle Forman never disappoints.
vonitapplebum's review against another edition
5.0
"It was just one day, and it's been just one year.
Maybe one day is enough. Maybe one hour is enough.
Maybe time has nothing at all to do with it."
In just One Day, you'll see the doubts and risks of Allyson.
This time, you'll see all the realizations from Willem. How a girl and a day transformed him, from a runner to chaser, into finding a stranger for one whole year.. only to find himself, know himself and to make bonds and ties to everyone that matters.
I like how the character of Willem changes here, every once in while I keep on losing patience on wether or not he is going to find Allyson or "Lulu" as he know her. But after going on.. I realized it is not about finding the girl anymore. This time, it's a story of finding thyself.. the positive flip-side of being free, of being care-free, happy go lucky. This book will make a different meaning for being lost and being found. It is finding the connection with the lost ones, getting in touch with your mother - understanding her, knowing her past, knowing her patience - understanding her flaws.
It's good to be free, but it is better to keep your feet planted on the ground. Spend your days rooting for your family, going back to old friends, creating new ones. Knowing yourself, striving passion.
This is a journey for Willem, a journey of self-discovery, of re-connection and commitment.
5 Stars,
You will love Willem more! (except when you are a feminist, for the phase where in he is a stud, just fooling around, breaking hearts)
Maybe one day is enough. Maybe one hour is enough.
Maybe time has nothing at all to do with it."
In just One Day, you'll see the doubts and risks of Allyson.
This time, you'll see all the realizations from Willem. How a girl and a day transformed him, from a runner to chaser, into finding a stranger for one whole year.. only to find himself, know himself and to make bonds and ties to everyone that matters.
I like how the character of Willem changes here, every once in while I keep on losing patience on wether or not he is going to find Allyson or "Lulu" as he know her. But after going on.. I realized it is not about finding the girl anymore. This time, it's a story of finding thyself.. the positive flip-side of being free, of being care-free, happy go lucky. This book will make a different meaning for being lost and being found. It is finding the connection with the lost ones, getting in touch with your mother - understanding her, knowing her past, knowing her patience - understanding her flaws.
It's good to be free, but it is better to keep your feet planted on the ground. Spend your days rooting for your family, going back to old friends, creating new ones. Knowing yourself, striving passion.
This is a journey for Willem, a journey of self-discovery, of re-connection and commitment.
5 Stars,
You will love Willem more! (except when you are a feminist, for the phase where in he is a stud, just fooling around, breaking hearts)
gabypox's review against another edition
4.0
Light reading about Accidents, about Serendipity.
Everything happens for a reason and what doesn't, it's for a reason too.
:)
Everything happens for a reason and what doesn't, it's for a reason too.
:)
kspear22's review against another edition
4.0
I debated between four and five stars for this one. I adored the story - well, both parts really - but in the end it fell a little short of great for me.
After reading Just One Day I had always wondered if Allyson had romanticized Willem a bit. At the end of that book, I felt like I still didn't know. So I was definitely happy that we'd get more of his side. However, I also expected MORE from their time together after their reunion. Once again the ending to this book left me with more want than closure. I'm sure I'm supposed to infer that they got their HEA from watching Willem's year-long journey. But this time I wanted something tangible as proof. Preferably in the form of an epilogue of sorts. Don't get me wrong, I was overjoyed that he felt something more for her than his typical jaunts with women. In Just One Day he wasn't necessarily emotionless, but there was a sense of something lacking or missing. Thankfully I believe we got THOSE answers in Just One Year.
While I didn't enjoy this as much as Just One Day, I still felt the emotional pull. We finally get to know Willem and see what makes him tick. He pleasantly surprised me in some scenes. It's a good companion to the first - I only wish the ending had given us slightly more.
After reading Just One Day I had always wondered if Allyson had romanticized Willem a bit. At the end of that book, I felt like I still didn't know. So I was definitely happy that we'd get more of his side. However, I also expected MORE from their time together after their reunion. Once again the ending to this book left me with more want than closure. I'm sure I'm supposed to infer that they got their HEA from watching Willem's year-long journey. But this time I wanted something tangible as proof. Preferably in the form of an epilogue of sorts. Don't get me wrong, I was overjoyed that he felt something more for her than his typical jaunts with women. In Just One Day he wasn't necessarily emotionless, but there was a sense of something lacking or missing. Thankfully I believe we got THOSE answers in Just One Year.
While I didn't enjoy this as much as Just One Day, I still felt the emotional pull. We finally get to know Willem and see what makes him tick. He pleasantly surprised me in some scenes. It's a good companion to the first - I only wish the ending had given us slightly more.
nbrickman's review against another edition
5.0
Just as with If I Stay and Where She Went, I love the second better! Really enjoy the way Foreman writes the male perspective. This one seemed deeper and I really enjoyed how this was more about self understanding than just straight romance. Well done!