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bluebell4's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
One of the most unique books I have ever read.
This book…. There are no words, I’m literally sobbing oh my stars.
This book was the sweetest, saddest, but best book ever?!?!
This book…. There are no words, I’m literally sobbing oh my stars.
This book was the sweetest, saddest, but best book ever?!?!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Moderate: Medical content
nalasunbathing's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
erine's review against another edition
3.0
Quirky.
I'm having a hard time thinking of any other word to describe this. I enjoyed the story, but on occasion had a hard time suspending disbelief. I greatly appreciate the idea that this book is about the connections between people, but some of those connections were a little too tenuous.
The characters were multidimensional and interesting, but I agree with one reviewer who wondered about Bobby. He was initially depicted as neither good nor bad, but as the story continued, he became selfish and shallow and ridiculous.
The relationship between the brothers was inspiring, and I really want a dress like the one Emily bought to wear to prom.
Some violence and child abuse.
I'm having a hard time thinking of any other word to describe this. I enjoyed the story, but on occasion had a hard time suspending disbelief. I greatly appreciate the idea that this book is about the connections between people, but some of those connections were a little too tenuous.
The characters were multidimensional and interesting, but I agree with one reviewer who wondered about Bobby. He was initially depicted as neither good nor bad, but as the story continued, he became selfish and shallow and ridiculous.
The relationship between the brothers was inspiring, and I really want a dress like the one Emily bought to wear to prom.
Some violence and child abuse.
snoopysnoopy's review against another edition
4.0
I read a few chapters of this book every night. All I wanted was something really simple and predictable to savor before sleep, and I thought this book was perfect for that kind of entertainment. I guess it'd be some happy story where a poor, abused boy (Sam Border) meets an innocent, angel-eyed girl (Emily Bell), because you know, it's their FATE, and it's TRUE LOVE. Yayy!
BUT (plot twist! haha)
I'll Be There wasn't so simple as I expected it to be.
When Emily and Sam first met at the church, I knew they'd fall in love. As Sam and his brother, Riddle, got closer to Emily's family, I knew their abusive, alcoholic father would get in the way. But I have to admit, the characters went beyond my expectations...like this: o_O
The only downside of this book is that how impossible things happens multiple times. Like the chances of survival from falling off a cliff, I'm assume, is VERY LOW...(but it's okay, 'cuz I didn't want them to die)
Some things I learned through this book:
Love is harder than it seems at first.
Some people in your life are obstacles, not destinations.
Connections become stronger when they're torn apart.
(you might be lucky enough to survive after almost dying 3 times)
BUT (plot twist! haha)
I'll Be There wasn't so simple as I expected it to be.
When Emily and Sam first met at the church, I knew they'd fall in love. As Sam and his brother, Riddle, got closer to Emily's family, I knew their abusive, alcoholic father would get in the way. But I have to admit, the characters went beyond my expectations...like this: o_O
The only downside of this book is that how impossible things happens multiple times. Like the chances of survival from falling off a cliff, I'm assume, is VERY LOW...(but it's okay, 'cuz I didn't want them to die)
Some things I learned through this book:
Love is harder than it seems at first.
Some people in your life are obstacles, not destinations.
Connections become stronger when they're torn apart.
(you might be lucky enough to survive after almost dying 3 times)
lilyepstein's review against another edition
5.0
I Love this book. One of my favorites. Read multiple times
ashction's review against another edition
5.0
I got this book at the local library. Honestly, I read the cover and wasn't interested, based on that. I looked around at everything else, and then came back to the book. I don't know why, but something made me pick up this book that day. And I can honestly say I'm happy I did.
In the book, Sam and Riddle made Emily's world sharper. I feel like the same thing has happened to me, reading the book. Sam and Riddle live a sad life, and things change for Emily when they show up. But Emily changes their lives too.
I could feel the empathy described by Emily that Sam had through each word that was told in his point of view. In Riddle's, it was innocent but the emotions he felt were raw and overpowering.
I'm not going to spoil the book, but it made me yell at the characters. Usually, when this happens, it means the book is absolutely amazing. If you pick this book up, and the cover doesn't interest you, get it anyway. You will not regret reading it.
In the book, Sam and Riddle made Emily's world sharper. I feel like the same thing has happened to me, reading the book. Sam and Riddle live a sad life, and things change for Emily when they show up. But Emily changes their lives too.
I could feel the empathy described by Emily that Sam had through each word that was told in his point of view. In Riddle's, it was innocent but the emotions he felt were raw and overpowering.
I'm not going to spoil the book, but it made me yell at the characters. Usually, when this happens, it means the book is absolutely amazing. If you pick this book up, and the cover doesn't interest you, get it anyway. You will not regret reading it.