Reviews tagging 'Addiction'

Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon

7 reviews

emi_b_12's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, and Death of parent

eule's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-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? Yes

3.25

I really wanted to love this book. And I still do. Just not as much as I would have expected to. I’ve already watched the movie in beforehand (that’s a bad move, I know) and therefore, the end was no surprise at all for me. I expected myself to bawl my eyes out and be devastated (even though I knew the plot, I am built close to water). The plot twist was simply not there (for the first readers, you will enjoy it). 

The characters were lovable. Yes. Kinda. But also kinda not. Even though I like the characters, they were described really flat and stereotypical. 

However, I have to admit, that the love story was cute. They had some very romantic, funny and adorable time together (those chats ;)). Yet, the story line seemed a little like instant love…?

Moreover, I wanted to bring up the speed of this book. It was a quick read, no questions asked. Yet, it seemed to fast and racing…? I really enjoyed the little illustrations between the really short chapters, yet, I would have wished for some more details. The relationship of Maddy and Olly may need some more page time to evolve into more. 

All in all, I liked this book but I did not love it. I expected more. Still, you should read this book if you are looking for a quick, fun and uncomplicated read. 

< read the following spoiler alert > 

Maddys mum is an interesting person. I know, she is devastated and all from the death of her husband and son, but I still cannot understand her. I guess no one can unless they experience similar situations. 

Oh, and another thing that just occurred to me: the book title never gets mentioned in the book. I am crazy after that shit and this really disappointed me. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, and Alcohol

analea_lucille's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective fast-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

4.25

The structure of the book is delightfully unique! Little snippets of the main character’s notebook provide a sense of personal connection with her. To understand the story completely, read The Little Prince and Flowers for Algernon first. Then you’ll understand the context which they are mentioned. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol

saraavowlerr's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.25

I absolutely loved this book so much

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, and Medical trauma

minxtte's review against another edition

emotional 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Confinement, Domestic abuse, and Medical content

Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent

Minor: Vomit

harvekim's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, Medical content, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol

cepbreed's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-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? No

3.25

I was very surprised by how this book ended up progressing, I don’t want to include any spoilers but I will say the way it went was the only feasible way to tie it all up cleanly. I had no real affinity for Maddy at first, or Olly, I felt as though we didn’t see enough of their true selves, but by the end I sympathized with them heavily. What a stunning chain of coincidences that led to a wonderful outcome. I love when authors include playlists at the end of their books!

Songs:

• The Other Side - THE WLDLIFE
• Wildest Dreams - Taylor Swift 
• Hannah Hunt - Vampire Weekend

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Grief, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Mental illness, Medical content, Death of parent, and Alcohol