miranda_kraus's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
gretaslittlelibrary's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I’ve never cried more and so continuously while reading this. I think it healed part of my soul from my grandpas passing. TJ Klune does it again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Suicide, Child death, Animal death, and Death of parent
bookshopbree's review against another edition
3.0
Another endearing book from TJ Klune. Klune is the kind of author you just buy the book whenever he releases a new title without any prior knowledge because you already know you're going to love it. His tone and pace, the warmth that seems to radiate from the pages, the mindfulness and intentionality in the themes, how you know you're going to laugh out loud, but also be deeply challenged, but not in a burdensome way. The characters in this book had me literally laughing out loud, I listed to the audiobook while going on walks and it was a great combo. Great narrating by Kirt Graves. I know this review is kind of vague, and more generally about Klune's writing, than the story itself, and I'm okay with that, because I honestly think with TJ Klune, the specifics don't matter. It's just good people. You know?
ameliabayer's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
This book was a slow burn for me, but ultimately I would end up staying up too late for one more chapter or squeezing in a few pages at lunch. More loveable characters, but Apollo is definitely my favorite
kayceedial's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
sammartin3's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
ellisb's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
spark_879's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
4.75
started off kinda slow but i am very glad i stuck with it to the end
elisaberry's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5