lindsaysofia_25's review
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Such a fantastic novel! I was absolutely engrossed from the first sentence. I love the writing style and the plot itself. This book gave me so much to think about and made me feel every emotion under the sun. There was so much to love about every character and yet I also disagreed with them and even hated them at times. That complexity was what made everything feel so heart wrenching but also so realistic. I cried a lot reading this novel but I also laughed out loud at times and felt unbelievably seen. I love nothing more than the depth of emotion fantastic writing can make me feel, and that's exactly what I got from this novel!
inesrajala's review against another edition
emotional
slow-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
4.5
A good book. I really liked the characters and the way the book were written.
fhawkeswood's review
5.0
I really enjoyed this book as it bought a new meaning to the genre of 'young adult fiction'. A lot of books like this are brilliant yet lack a sense of realism. The story is fantastic and I thought the ending was perfect as it wasn't as tragic as other books of the same genre (aka: The Fault in Our Stars). I definitely recommend you read this book as I think it's an absolute gem.
kellymc03's review
5.0
Amazing! Could not put this book down. A teenager dealing with a father with PTSD - this was a great read!
sofiadarcie's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
cami19's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
everthereader's review
3.0
I love a lot of Laurie Halse Anderson's books. Especially her historical fiction. I really like on how she put the struggles of a girl living with a father who has been through so many hardships and how she deals with it. I must say I do like Finn. I think he pretty funny. But, I don't like the fact that boy changed her life. I really thought it was mostly going to be about Hayley and her father though. I would say that I was slightly disappointed by this book.
simone_marie's review
4.0
Laurie Halse Anderson again didn't disappoint with another emotionally driven book. Hayley is a senior in high school and can't stand high school or the people in it. Her Dad struggles everyday with PTSD from military service and the death of his wife(and Hayley's mother). Hayley struggles to help her father who won't help himself. From her father's nightmares, drunken fights, and late nights you see that Hayley has a lot of weight on her shoulders. Hayley does have a friend Gracie who I didn't particularly like because she didn't do a good job of being there for Hayley. Finn, a smart swimmer, takes interest in Hayley and they begin dating. What I like most about this book was that it didn't revolve around the romantic relationship and push the serious problems to the background as some YA books do. Finn was there to support her, but most importantly you got to see Hayley grow and change across the span of the book. Her father takes steps forwards and backwards during the book. I reccomend this book to anyone who wants an interesting book about loving someone with mental illness.