ktpendleton's review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
msteasam's review against another edition
2.0
This was an interesting read.
Since being published it's been revealed that this is not actually a true story, which I kind of picked up on when I read it. It just came across as a bit too preachy and juvenile, and was a bit heavy-handed on the whole horror of drugs thing.
Apparently it has scared quite a few teenagers off trying drugs though, so that's a plus in my book.
Since being published it's been revealed that this is not actually a true story, which I kind of picked up on when I read it. It just came across as a bit too preachy and juvenile, and was a bit heavy-handed on the whole horror of drugs thing.
Apparently it has scared quite a few teenagers off trying drugs though, so that's a plus in my book.
iloveyourain's review
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
that ending….i’m in tears….
howaverage's review
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Self harm, and Pregnancy
allielovestoread's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
hannahdoktor's review
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
reasie's review
2.0
It starts out too authentic for a diary - just as dull as reading an actual teen's diary - and quickly becomes unauthentic, you know, describing things a little too conveniently. The narrative is also a bit broken up, you have to either accept that the author is dishonest frequently or that there is much story not included - which makes sense if it's a real diary. But I know it's not. So... I just feel like it was lazy.
Also I wondered about the way a modern teen would read it - if the groovy 60s vibe would come off as just 'cute'.
I, of course, care passionately that the narrator buying a fringe vest and flattening her hair is NOT a warning sign. There seemed to be a very typical mistake of fashion for culture. Also, there are a few places that heavily imply that homosexuality is a side-affect of drug use! Like, OMG!
Also I wondered about the way a modern teen would read it - if the groovy 60s vibe would come off as just 'cute'.
I, of course, care passionately that the narrator buying a fringe vest and flattening her hair is NOT a warning sign. There seemed to be a very typical mistake of fashion for culture. Also, there are a few places that heavily imply that homosexuality is a side-affect of drug use! Like, OMG!
bookbabebecca's review against another edition
dark
informative
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
4.75