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hello_ned's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The dislikes
- It did have a similar tone of self-help an advice, some of which were cheesy. But somehow, coming from an alien, it felt appropriate.
- I couldn’t believe
he only spent like a year living away from his family. though appropriate, understandable, and a tear was shed, I did feel as though I was rushing through that part to get to the end.
- Probably one of the funniest books of his I've read. So much dead pan comedy that I just really enjoyed. Some of the humour reminded me of "The hitchhikers guide to the galaxy" as it deals with the same themes.
- I've always thought this is a very unique story idea. I could really see how much of himself Matt haig put into this book: the feeling that you are an alien making your way through the contradicting and insane human way of life. (Which I feel is relatable to everyone, especially those with mental health issues or are neurodivergen, like Matt Haig.)
- Very consistent and good pacing. Except for maybe 8 pages at the end, I enjoyed every bit of it, and it felt as though it really flowed.
- I had to sticky note a lot of this book. There are so many quotes I just love.
Humans are one of the few intelligent beings in the galaxy who haven't quite solved the problem of death. And yet they don't spend their whole lives screeching and howling in terror, clawing at their own bodies, or rolling on the floor. Some humans do that- I saw them in the hospital - but those humans ate considered the mad ones.
But what happened in heaven? What did you do there? After a while, didn't you crave flaws?
Moderate: Death
Minor: Self harm
snickerdoodlesmile's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Rape, Self harm, Vomit, and Abandonment
cathem2's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
corallydeer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Self harm and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Murder
Minor: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
Self Harmcarleesu's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Self harm, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
kou_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Drug abuse, Self harm, and Suicide attempt
georgie_mb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
For someone who doesn’t really read sci-fi, this was just fab (tbh it’s Matt Haig, are we surprised 😂)
This took a while to get into while how narrator got used to Earth, and I’m not overly mad about that because that could have been on purpose. It was so great to see them adjust and learn to humans, and there were some really funny moments. Like all Haig’s books, however, it also broke my heart several times and showed beauty and wonder in times of sadness.
I feel like I want to reread this, now that I know how this story is shaped, just to really dig deeper into Haig’s hidden messages.
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Death, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
helhas3letters's review
- 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
2.25
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Moderate: Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Self harm, and War
nimra64672's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
After reading this book, it's not impossible to believe that a person sat next to you could be an alien
Or that, while there is a galaxy out here, there is also universes within us
Minor: Self harm and Suicide
natrix's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Minor: Mental illness, Self harm, and Suicide attempt