kiperoo's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book so very much! Gorgeous, lyrical novel in verse with ALL THE FEELINGS (so many feelings). One timeline is Tatiana at age 14/Eugene at 17, and the other is the pair 10 years later, and it all comes together so beautifully and I won't spoil anything but just read it, read it, read it!!!
kcdennett's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
3.75
thisismathi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
charlee_12's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lily_act's review against another edition
5.0
La claque ! Un très beau roman, plein de vie, d'humour et d'amour.
annaonthepage's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
izzyttt's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.0
giasanta's review against another edition
1.0
dnf. i’m gonna pick it back up again one day but for now gonna leave it
skochara's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
heyitskai's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 ⭐
This was an interesting read. Not only because of the storyline but also due to it being written as poetry. Even after I've finished the book I'm not sure I would ever read a fiction written like poetry again. It was 'til the end a little difficult for me to grasp. Might be due to the fact that English is not my native language so it comes with little difficulty anyway.
I liked the story overall. I can't say I necessarily liked Eugene since I did feel like he played and manipulated Tatiana quite a bit. The way he was nice to her ten years ago and then broke her heart (and Lenskys and Olgas). Then has the guts to reappear in her life after a decade and try to persuade her to drop her life because he decided he wants to be with her now.
I think it was a good story but honestly, I wouldn't read it again. If anyone asks, I wouldn't say "not don't read it" because most of the time it was an enjoyable read but not good enough to reread.
This was an interesting read. Not only because of the storyline but also due to it being written as poetry. Even after I've finished the book I'm not sure I would ever read a fiction written like poetry again. It was 'til the end a little difficult for me to grasp. Might be due to the fact that English is not my native language so it comes with little difficulty anyway.
I liked the story overall. I can't say I necessarily liked Eugene since I did feel like he played and manipulated Tatiana quite a bit. The way he was nice to her ten years ago and then broke her heart (and Lenskys and Olgas). Then has the guts to reappear in her life after a decade and try to persuade her to drop her life because he decided he wants to be with her now.
I think it was a good story but honestly, I wouldn't read it again. If anyone asks, I wouldn't say "not don't read it" because most of the time it was an enjoyable read but not good enough to reread.