l_herman's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
charlotte_rigby's review against another edition
4.0
Better than expected! Made me laugh at parts :D
fajferlana's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
rancid87's review against another edition
3.75
And Marcus had lost himself, and got to walk home from school with his shoes on.
Will knew then, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that Marcus would be OK.
smnrlf's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
stephbond's review against another edition
4.0
Cheating to add this really as it was a re-read but I needed something lighter after too heavy non-fiction books. I really like Nick Hornby, and this is a great read. He adds so much depth to a character who has no depth to his personality and you can't help but love Marcus. Thought provoking without being heavy, and very funny about a dark subject matter.
maddiesimpson's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Wonderful read that I am glad I went back to as an older reader. The relationship between Marcus and Will developed in a complex and hopeful way throughout the novel. Give the book a go if you enjoyed the movie
nathaneal's review against another edition
2.0
a story about an autistic adult teaching an autistic kid how to not appear autistic. yeah.
iriairiairia's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-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
3.75
lunarlxtte's review against another edition
3.5
A nice, enjoyable read. Not particularly page turning, but a good story all the same.