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E Se Fosse A Gente? by Adam Silvera, Becky Albertalli

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bg_oseman_fan's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

5.0

This was a really cute read. I loved both of leads, their point of views were both a tray to read, as they felt very distinct. I loved all of the characters, settings, plot themes. A joyful reads without being overly saccharine.

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james1star's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful medium-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

4.0

This was a very cute and enjoyable read that I would recommend. The book starts with Arthur, visiting New York from Georgia for the summer, having a chance meet-cute with native New Yorker Ben. Both thinking there was something there and sensing a connection, they set out to find one another and when they do, struggle to nail down the ‘perfect’ first date. There’s more but I won’t say more for spoilers.

I really enjoyed the characters in this book, there was diversity, relatability and on the whole nice people to be around really making the reading experience a pleasant one. Both MCs were sixteen (I believe) with Arthur having ADHD but this isn’t really explained/explored that much, he’s taking a law internship but would prefer to do drama as loves musicals and broadway. Ben is an aspiring writer who struggles a lot with education and feelings of being unworthy talking summer school during the book’s duration. He’s from a Puerto Rican immigrant background and working class so the way he views money is impacted by this and something always on his mind, unlike that of others in the book which I felt was good representation. The side characters also had complexities and were brought to life by Albertalli and Silvera. Arthur’s friends from Georgia Jessie and Ethan weren’t that big but it was interesting seeing their dynamic and how Ethan seems a bit distant since Arthur had came out but it’s revealed why. Ben has his best friend Dylan who go way back, he has a heart condition and a coffee addiction and I did really love the friendship between them with a genuine platonic love. Others include Hudson, Samantha, Harriett, Juliet, Namrata and also the parents who were great in the way they dealt with their son’s endeavours and being gay not having an issue which is amazing to see.

There is some miscommunication and messiness which was frustrating at times and did mean the book felt a little too long. However, it also felt real and I would say is done well. I did like the ending and might pick up the sequel if I find it second hand but also happy to end it here. One problem that did annoy me a lot was how many Harry Potter references there were which left me eye rolling many times and just felt unnecessary.

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

It was messy but in the best way. As usual I didn't like the main characters but I didn't hate them. They were cringey at times and made questionable choices but at the end of the day they're kids. Especially I this important time in their lives. What made this book stand out to me wasn't whole relationship part but the aftermath.

I liked how the authors showed how they were after the breakup. Normally it's a fade to black situation but in this case they talked about how they were afterwards that for the most part wrapped up nicely. I do know there is a second book so I wasn't freaked when they broke up. That being said I would have liked it better if they made this book wrap up as if there wasn't a second book. I'll be reading it soon so I'll just have to see how it is when the time comes.

I listened to this as an audiobook because I knew the voice actor for Arthur from the Two Princes. I probably wouldn't have praised this as highly as I did had I not listened to it since both narrators really brought it to life. I also liked how they voiced the other's character in their respective pov because that's how they saw them as.

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katnip46's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad 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

4.75

This is a super enjoyable book by two amazing authors! This is my fourth of Adam Silvera’s novels and my first of Becky Albertalli’s, but I am definitely going to read more of their work. I fell in love with all of the characters. I recommend!

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no_fxn_club's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

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robinks's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted 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

5.0

This was such a cute story, with a fun cast of characters (that the voice actors brought to life beautifully). The conflicts between the guys and their feelings were so realistic. I can’t wait to listen to the sequel, especially after the epilogues!

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