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gracecleo's review
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Xenophobia, Kidnapping, and Grief
Minor: Biphobia, Gore, Homophobia, Medical content, and Religious bigotry
nomatophobia's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
THIS IS A GREAT BOOK FOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T LIKE TO READ
Whomst,,, who gives him the right to break my heart like that. What a fucking rennaissance man Hank Green is. Just read it. Seriously.
I could not put this book down. It's so fast-paced I couldn't even tell it takes place over a year. I love stories that dive into humanity and look at it like the glorious thing that it is. AAA idk how to write a book review but just,, 5,000,000,000/5 stars
Whomst,,, who gives him the right to break my heart like that. What a fucking rennaissance man Hank Green is. Just read it. Seriously.
I could not put this book down. It's so fast-paced I couldn't even tell it takes place over a year. I love stories that dive into humanity and look at it like the glorious thing that it is. AAA idk how to write a book review but just,, 5,000,000,000/5 stars
Content Warnings
Moderate: Biphobia, Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, and Medical trauma
samchase112's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Starting off 2021 with an absolutely fantastic read! This was a fun, wild ride through the world of fame, social media, human connection, and some really weird sh*t. I had a great time reading this one, and was fully engrossed in the story the entire time. The plot is so creative, unique, and engaging, and because of that you really never know where the story is going to end up. I also loved the way this book talked so much about fame and the power of social media, and the effects both have on a person's psyche and relationships with the people around them. Hank Green was able to explore a lot of different aspects of fame and the media along with everything else happening in the book, and it's a testament to the story that he was able to fit so much in and I was never bored. I love a quotable book, and there were so many places I wanted to underline or make a note of that I now need to buy this book! I can't recommend this one enough, but I hope it's not an omen for what might happen in 2021...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Confinement, Gore, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Kidnapping and Grief
Contains descriptions of acts of terrorism.cheye13's review against another edition
adventurous
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I think this book most upsets be because I wanted to like it so badly.
I enjoy the writing style and think the book is well-crafted. I liked the strength of voice and characterization, and the premise is unique and interesting. The conflict and drama were evocative and I was easily invested in the story.
Yet overall, I... didn't enjoy it. I hated April May, but probably not in the way intended. I have no problem with unlikeable or problematic main characters, and her decisions made sense. But, as a 20something bi woman/lib arts grad in this internet fame climate myself, I found it nearly impossible to relate to her, and not just on a personal level, but on any level at all. I couldn't reconcile her with any other real person I know, and that consistently troubled me.
April May herself also seemed to be a very thin veil for the author (of whom I do consider myself a fan) to moralize on a specific view of fame and politics and the human condition, and while these weren't wholly meaningless points, they were treated as though only The Great April May had ever considered them. I tuned in for some fun aliens and instead got a morality lecture about internet fame that had me thinking "it's not that deep" for a good 90% of the book.
I enjoy the writing style and think the book is well-crafted. I liked the strength of voice and characterization, and the premise is unique and interesting. The conflict and drama were evocative and I was easily invested in the story.
Yet overall, I... didn't enjoy it. I hated April May, but probably not in the way intended. I have no problem with unlikeable or problematic main characters, and her decisions made sense. But, as a 20something bi woman/lib arts grad in this internet fame climate myself, I found it nearly impossible to relate to her, and not just on a personal level, but on any level at all. I couldn't reconcile her with any other real person I know, and that consistently troubled me.
April May herself also seemed to be a very thin veil for the author (of whom I do consider myself a fan) to moralize on a specific view of fame and politics and the human condition, and while these weren't wholly meaningless points, they were treated as though only The Great April May had ever considered them. I tuned in for some fun aliens and instead got a morality lecture about internet fame that had me thinking "it's not that deep" for a good 90% of the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Biphobia, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Medical trauma
Minor: Gore, Blood, and Grief
regarding fire:booksasportals's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, and Medical trauma
Minor: Biphobia, Homophobia, and Grief