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yoursaswell's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Drug use, and Suicide attempt
Lia Louis is brilliant. This is her debut book, but the 2nd of her book I’d be reading. This one is sad and reflective, and not really centered around romantic love as “eight perfect hours”, her first book I read was; so yes it’s not particularly my favorite. But it’s a brilliant piece. Characters and plot are written really well. The friendship between between Priscilla and Lizzie is somewhat close to what I currently experience in my own life so I can relate to it so strongly. The way it centered on mental health issues made me come to face with my own, and she did it in such a way that it’s not too overpowering/overwhelming, and yet not reducing the effect of such topics. I feel my words are jumbled as I’m just typing as it comes, but this is such a masterpiece. I can’t believe this is her first published book. The suspense till almost the end was yes, overbearing, but well done. Despite I was annoyed, I still was curious to see how all these end. It’s worth the time.stirlitza's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, and Mental illness
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Abortion, Suicide attempt, and Abandonment
honestlyholly's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-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? Yes
3.0
EDIT jan 2023 - i'm going through and reclassifying some reviews now that i've read more and sat on the books for a while.
(gandalf voice) I have no memory of this place
originally 3.5 stars
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I always enjoy stories where a dejected woman finds herself and becomes who she wants to be. I enjoyed that aspect. I loved the female friendship. I didn't love Roman! Considering how amazing he was meant to be, he seemed like a junkie chav to me. The ending didn't do much for me either. We never found out Priscilla and Chris' fate, we don't know if Roman and Liz will be friends or in contact again. I would have liked it to be neater. I did enjoy the concept though and the journey we went on.
(gandalf voice) I have no memory of this place
originally 3.5 stars
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I always enjoy stories where a dejected woman finds herself and becomes who she wants to be. I enjoyed that aspect. I loved the female friendship. I didn't love Roman! Considering how amazing he was meant to be, he seemed like a junkie chav to me. The ending didn't do much for me either. We never found out Priscilla and Chris' fate, we don't know if Roman and Liz will be friends or in contact again. I would have liked it to be neater. I did enjoy the concept though and the journey we went on.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt
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