kt01's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Suicide, Cursing, Bullying, and Mental illness
bella_01's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I found this book odd. There was a lot of crude language which I found surprising especially in the chapters from the perspective of Marcus (a 12 year old). The characters were not likeable at all, but I still felt joy as they made progress in their lives.
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Vomit, Alcoholism, Addiction, Alcohol, Drug abuse, and Drug use
zoebill96's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- 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: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Drug use, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, and Vomit
kelly_twardziak's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Easy, enjoyable read. Definitely one of Hornby's better outings, where he is able to balance the quirkiness and messiness of real people and still have the characters be likeable.
Graphic: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Bullying
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