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jenno's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
So emotional and good. I was chocked by some turns. So good
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
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
btr018's review against another edition
God, I read a synopsis of the story because I just can barely stomach this book.
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
brookey8888'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Outing, and Alcohol
weatheringaddy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Car accident
Moderate: Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Alcohol
jaibin's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Sexual content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death and Drug abuse
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
b10tch's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
One thing I didn’t like how the topic of sexual assault was handled. Not gonna get into it, but that part could have been better.
Graphic: Death, Rape, Grief, and Death of parent
scifi_rat's review against another edition
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Homophobia, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent