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natashaball's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Death, Pedophilia, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
mitchelldavis1997'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: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
slynne12's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Death of parent
jhbandcats's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
The story is told from multiple points of view, each in a distinctive voice. The writing is beautiful, lush in its descriptions, knowing in the ways of damaged people. It’s a story of four boys on a journey but the Lincoln Highway itself is a sidebar to the varied experiences, both good and bad, that befall the characters.
I loved seeing the world through Billy’s eyes. At eight, he’s innocent and guileless, expecting the world to be the same. The older boys, each around 18, have good reason to be jaded and angry but overall they’re hopeful. Emmett is especially resourceful in dealing with the many obstacles in his path. His love for Billy guides his every move.
I can’t recommend this highly enough.
Graphic: Confinement, Mental illness, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
franklola'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
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Mental illness, Racism, Self harm, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism
elizaeaa22's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Racism, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
sharonus's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Racism, Blood, and Death of parent
abbyarm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Moderate: Drug use, Violence, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicide and War
deebee223's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Racism, Suicide, Police brutality, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Chronic illness, Confinement, Gore, Terminal illness, Blood, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
lauramcc7's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol