bleuenn_lc's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
3.75
I have to admit that I was a little disappointed. I expected more, without really knowing what.
I really liked the writing and the characters are well written even if I didn't particularly get attached to them. I really liked the friendship between Miles and Chip. On the other hand, the character of Alaska disappointed me a little, I expected to know more about her but she remains quite enigmatic (which also makes all the singularity of the character).
I'm putting a warning from here because what I'm about to say can potentially be a spoiler ⚠️ I found the book quite similar to Allé the bright places because of the chapters "...days before/ after" so it gave me a somewhat annoying deja vu and made the plot too predictable. ⚠️ (end of the warning)
I also found the ending a bit long and repetitive, but overall it's still a good read.
I really liked the writing and the characters are well written even if I didn't particularly get attached to them. I really liked the friendship between Miles and Chip. On the other hand, the character of Alaska disappointed me a little, I expected to know more about her but she remains quite enigmatic (which also makes all the singularity of the character).
I'm putting a warning from here because what I'm about to say can potentially be a spoiler ⚠️ I found the book quite similar to Allé the bright places because of the chapters "...days before/ after" so it gave me a somewhat annoying deja vu and made the plot too predictable. ⚠️ (end of the warning)
I also found the ending a bit long and repetitive, but overall it's still a good read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Car accident
Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, Grief, Suicide, and Sexual content
lenaiiis's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
Ce livre est très intéressant sur le point de vue des personnages, ils sont très bien présentés et analysés. Le cliché est plus que présent, les personnages sont d'ailleurs pas parfaits, mais c'est fait exprès pour l'être, ce qui casse le charme des défauts. De bonnes réflexions dans le livre. Avant la moitié du roman, il n'y pas de fil conducteur, le personnage principal n'exprime pas tant ses intentions. Déçue de la tournure du roman et de l'intrigue qui n'est pas totalement claire, floue.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death, Drug use, Alcohol, and Suicidal thoughts
hazelandbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Sexual content, Vomit, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Alcohol, Car accident, Cursing, Death, and Mental illness
readingduckling's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? No
5.0
I liked this book very much, it was the first book in a long time that really touched and effected me after reading it. The way it's written it is really easy to feel what the main character is feeling. And I think it could be a great starting point to talk to adolescent people about the themes discussed in the book. Like underaged drinking/smoking, rebellion against authority figures, sexualitie, and of course death. While reading the first few chapters I was not sure about the book, but now after finishing it I'm absolutely sure I'll reread it. But it's important to note that it was a very emotional read, I cryed almost the entire second half of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Alcohol, and Car accident
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicide, and Sexual content
Minor: Vomit, Cursing, and Drug use
siriface's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Alcohol
arshiya_amreen90786's review
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Death, Suicide, and Toxic friendship
libbyferg99's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Car accident
saramcaps's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
5.0
I first read this in middle school and it just stuck with me ever since. It’s nostalgic for sure, but it remains a great example of romanticizing youth in the way it captures love and loss.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident and Death
abbyisabellas's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Mental illness
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death
linskireads's review
emotional
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
i‘m not saying this is objectively a outstanding book, but it just has a special place in my heart and i read it every year since 6/7 years sooo..
if u need a book to really makes u feel and fall for the characters, read it!!
if u need a book to really makes u feel and fall for the characters, read it!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Mental illness