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cpratreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
I really enjoyed this book! I thought the story was compelling and the author did a good job of creating a rich world for me to read about. I did find that sometimes the POV switching was a little much, but overall I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
Nick DROVE ME CRAZY though at times. A very sweet but very dumb man. You aren't going to tell Rachel anything about your life? Whatever but you are going to let her walk into the equivalent of a ball and not prepare her? Anway.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Animal cruelty
mgdoherty's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
The first half of the book really slowly and I’m not sure how I feel about it, especially in relation to the fact that this is the first book in a trilogy. Related to that the ending feels like we got to the climax and then it ended like 10 pages later without anything for you being resolved. Like a surface level initial problem is solved, but none of the bigger issues are dealt with, and I feel like we need to read the next two books in order to see that real emotional resolution and see how the characters are going to deal with the fallout of what was done at the end of this book. If you’re going into this because you really liked the movie, expect the pacing to be very different. This can be read as a standalone, but I don’t think it is a satisfying standalone, and I think is probably intended to be read as part one of the trilogy . Other than that, I enjoyed the book for the most part although there are a couple funny parts that really place its cultural context firmly in the late 2000s and early 2010.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty
birdkeeperklink's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Animal cruelty, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Bullying, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Classism, Child abuse, and Sexual content
karalyndawn's review against another edition
I’m so disappointed! I had high hopes for this because I LOVED the movie. Although I am listening on audiobook so I am aware it probably is a better physical read. It’s just hard to keep up with all the characters and stories and it’s a bit boring. I do like the voice actress tho.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty
snowkestrel's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Not something I usually read, but I found this book enjoyable, easy to read and entertaining. Ordinary life in extraordinary contexts, in this case social class, is always interesting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Animal cruelty, and Classism
Minor: Car accident
ferlintokezeirquizes's review against another edition
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty
Moderate: Antisemitism, Blood, Homophobia, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Addiction, Colonisation, Ableism, and Sexual content
kailiyahknight's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Classism, Xenophobia, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Cursing and Toxic relationship
Minor: Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Vomit, War, Pregnancy, Violence, Infidelity, Alcohol, Colonisation, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, and Physical abuse
areadingrose's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Another, book where I picked it up because I loved the movie. I enjoyed the book more than the movie. I really enjoyed the pace and the normalcy of Nick and Rachel's relationship. The movie really rushes the pace of the relationship and immediately jumps to marriage but I like the slower pace of the book.
I think another reviewer said this is a great book to watch the movie first because the author tells they don't show. I could not agree more! The descriptions were vague at best and every character ran together because they were all described the same way. However, I almost stopped reading when I reached the dog fight scene. Why was that the most detailed scene of the entire book? Additionally, I really did not enjoy the constant changing of perspectives for every single chapter. It included a lot of side characters or people who were only mentioned once. It was very confusing at times and I was constantly flipping back to the front of the book where the family tree was written.
I enjoyed this book because it added more depth than what the movie provided. However, I have no interest in reading the second or third book in this series.
I think another reviewer said this is a great book to watch the movie first because the author tells they don't show. I could not agree more! The descriptions were vague at best and every character ran together because they were all described the same way. However, I almost stopped reading when I reached the dog fight scene. Why was that the most detailed scene of the entire book? Additionally, I really did not enjoy the constant changing of perspectives for every single chapter. It included a lot of side characters or people who were only mentioned once. It was very confusing at times and I was constantly flipping back to the front of the book where the family tree was written.
I enjoyed this book because it added more depth than what the movie provided. However, I have no interest in reading the second or third book in this series.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty
alexutzu's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a long adventure throughout the world of these extremely rich people. So much happening all the time, it was a lot to keep track of! I would really like to check the movie adaptation next and possibly continue the series.
😍 The good:
I felt that the narration was authentic and I enjoyed the diverse perspectives. The story seemed realistic and it kept having cliffhangers, which really made me curious about what is next. I really felt immersed while learning more about the culture. It was fun, while also having some thoughtful scenes. The audio version was really fast-paced, almost like a movie, and I liked the narrator.
😅 The not-so-good:
There were a bit too many characters to keep track of, even though I can understand their purpose. It also was a bit overwhelming in terms of jumping from one character to another... I kept forgetting what was happening to each of them.
😍 The good:
I felt that the narration was authentic and I enjoyed the diverse perspectives. The story seemed realistic and it kept having cliffhangers, which really made me curious about what is next. I really felt immersed while learning more about the culture. It was fun, while also having some thoughtful scenes. The audio version was really fast-paced, almost like a movie, and I liked the narrator.
😅 The not-so-good:
There were a bit too many characters to keep track of, even though I can understand their purpose. It also was a bit overwhelming in terms of jumping from one character to another... I kept forgetting what was happening to each of them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Classism, Emotional abuse, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, and Racism
raincloud's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty