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undecidedpersonality's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Homophobia, Infidelity, Trafficking, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Outing, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Sexual content and Suicidal thoughts
delisouseyelids's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Outing, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
zackarinareads's review against another edition
- 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
I highlighted and annotated it this time and hnnngh it's still so good.
2nd time reading:
I still stand by my point that I don't know what exactly it is about this book that makes it such a fantastic experience to read, but it is so good!
I still adore the storytelling, as this book alternates between the perspectives of the twins Noah and Judeando between different points in time. What sounds confusing actually isn't and it gives the story almost a mystery aspect as the two storylines begin to tie closer and closer together and you begin to understand everything that happened.
I still love Noah so much but I've also grown to like Jude more. Both of them are very complex characters and you feel the constant tension between them.
An absolute recommendation!
1st time reading (German):
Dieses Buch ist definitiv eins der besten Bücher, die ich dieses Jahr gelesen habe.
Ich weiß eigentlich nicht genau, was mich an der Geschichte so gefesselt hat. Ein interessantes Element ist auf jeden Fall, dass Jude in der 17-jährigen Gegenwart erzählt und Noah aus der 13 1/2-jährigen Vergangenheit. Dadurch setzen sich die Hintergründe nach und nach zusammen und man hat außerdem sehr unterschiedliche Erzählperspektiven.
Ich liebe "Noahs" Schreibstil so sehr, obwohl man komplett von sprachlichen Bildern überrannt wird. Aber das ist wahrscheinlich gerade das, was ich so toll fand.
Ich habe erst eine Weile gebraucht um mich mit Jude anzufreunden, da sie am Anfang wirklich unsympathisch rüberkommt, aber das legt sich aber mit der Zeit, da man sie besser kennenlernt.
Ich weiß nicht, was ich noch genau über dieses Buch sagen soll, außer, dass ich es wirklich sehr empfehlen kann.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, and Car accident
Minor: Blood and Abandonment
booknerdz28's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
cutepatzie's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
andrewhatesham's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Rape, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Homophobia, Infidelity, and Sexual content
dracovulpini's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexual assault and Death of parent
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Homophobia and Outing
the_book_nook's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Outing, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Chronic illness, Cursing, and Violence
Minor: Alcoholism, Blood, Vomit, and Alcohol
eurydice_books_09's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
allisonshewfelt's review against another edition
- 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
THE. WRITING. WAS. CHEF'S. KISS.
I've never read something with this kind of unique and beautiful and hopeful writing that made me feel like I was floating.
Every character is important to the story and the reader even the side ones. The characters are so developed and you really care deeply for each and every one.
I swear I cried about 35 times during the last 150 pages
THE RELATIONSHIPS
I usually never vibe with gay romances mostly because they're not developed enough or I don't care about the characters but NOAH AND BRIAN they were perfect. I think it's because they were so young and innocent and care free. All the relationship, familia and intimate, were so well written. The sibling dynamics between Noah and Jude were so close and they reminded me of my brother and I.
OSCARRR
Where can I get me an Oscar? That man is fine. If you stan Nikolai from shadow and bone, you will love Oscar, like he could be his brother. Who doesn't love a broken 19 year old Englishman who's fine af, rides a motorcycle, wears a leather jacket, takes pictures of Jude, CARRIES HER PICTURE WITH HIM AND STARES AT IT FOR HOURS, has scars on his face (why does that make him more attractive) and different colored eyes and of course has fluffy dark hair. He's so broken and hard to understand at first but he's such a soft sweetheart like he gives Jude his seashell that he always carries with him from his mom. Forget real men I already fell in love with Oscar.
Like idk but this was more than just a book. It gave me feelings of freedom and being true to your heart and like it's literally making me want to sign up for the drawing and sculpture class at my college. I don't think this review even begins to tell you what a glorious book this is. I have no words but this is my new comfort book. Everything about this was perfect.
I swear guys I'll read your favorite book if your read this even if it's coho or acotar whatever. I'll read it just pls give this gem that infiltrated my life a try.
Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Homophobia