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becjonesy's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
syan22's review against another edition
4.0
Brain dump:
This was a quick and uncomfy read that I randomly borrowed off my local library overdrive. You can see the way Ana operates as a product of her childhood. Ana has been meticulously crafted to be not the most relatable narrator and her ~insane~ choices make her super unreliable but you can’t help but pity her when she makes those pathetic choices. She also makes infuriatingly, what’s-the-fucking-point-of-doing-that choices that make you want to throttle her (the yoga studio, the hair salon…). But it’s all intentional by the author, of course. Honestly though some parts of this book were jarringly understandable such as the part where she thought she was well-adjusted but turns out she’s insecure af when compared to a seemingly perfect person - again a reminder that social media isn’t all what it seems. I felt panicked when Ana went through Evan’s photos tbh. I kept reading with a sense of dread hanging over me. Definitely well written without a doubt, but damn, Ana needs therapy. Those obsessive compulsions and intrusive thoughts!!! Therapy, girl, therapy!!
4 stars for the writing. 2.5 for the story tbh.
This was a quick and uncomfy read that I randomly borrowed off my local library overdrive. You can see the way Ana operates as a product of her childhood. Ana has been meticulously crafted to be not the most relatable narrator and her ~insane~ choices make her super unreliable but you can’t help but pity her when she makes those pathetic choices. She also makes infuriatingly, what’s-the-fucking-point-of-doing-that choices that make you want to throttle her (the yoga studio, the hair salon…). But it’s all intentional by the author, of course. Honestly though some parts of this book were jarringly understandable such as the part where she thought she was well-adjusted but turns out she’s insecure af when compared to a seemingly perfect person - again a reminder that social media isn’t all what it seems. I felt panicked when Ana went through Evan’s photos tbh. I kept reading with a sense of dread hanging over me. Definitely well written without a doubt, but damn, Ana needs therapy. Those obsessive compulsions and intrusive thoughts!!! Therapy, girl, therapy!!
4 stars for the writing. 2.5 for the story tbh.
grayssuh's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
charmc14's review
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tface's review
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
lara_bookish_turtle's review
2.0
I understand that the main character being insufferable is part of the point, but man does it make the book drag on! Please just stop being so obsessed with a dead girl, it's creepy and weird!
The last quarter I did enjoy, but that's too little too late I think.
Another 2.5 from me.
The last quarter I did enjoy, but that's too little too late I think.
Another 2.5 from me.
eloiseandrea's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
gxcons's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
gabby_tijerina's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0