beetle_reads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
something about reading this for the first time during pride month
cdhotwing's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
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
mirandyli's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is a beautifully written short story about two cowboys in Wyoming. If you watched the film, it stuck very closely to the original short story. Quotes from the film are taken directly from the book. Definitely a great quick read if you loved the film.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Outing, Toxic friendship, Infidelity, Sexual content, Violence, Death, Hate crime, and Biphobia
kaiteako's review against another edition
3.0
I don’t know how I feel about this short little story. I think I had too high of expectations for it honestly, but it made me mad … which I consider a good thing bc I love when books make me feel any genuine emotion soooo idk I give it a 3.5 — entertaining but nothing of real substance came out of it for me personally
sophia2312's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
jmmerril's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
wickedwitchofthewords's review against another edition
5.0
My first read of 2019.
I want to cry 😢 it broke my heart.
I want to cry 😢 it broke my heart.
fortiora's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
3.5
A beautifully written short story. I had to get used to the southern accent lol, but I really liked it. On the other hand I feel like this book almost suffers from being a short story. I really wish we had more time to get to know the characters and to see them and their relationship develop. Some parts felt really sudden now, which is understandable but also kind of a pity.
I haven't seen the movie yet, but I am very excited to watch it, as I feel like I might like it even more.
I haven't seen the movie yet, but I am very excited to watch it, as I feel like I might like it even more.