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drymice's review

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emotional funny relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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clairebartholomew549's review

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emotional reflective 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

3.0

I'm not sure how to feel about this book. I should probably stop reading reviews before I read books, because I saw a review that said this book had no plot, and maybe it colored my view of this book. Or maybe it didn't, because honestly this book has no plot. It's more accurately described as a character or environment study, and the dorm atmosphere is fascinating to dive into. The tableau is really interesting, and I enjoyed seeing every character's perspective. But I would have liked some insight into Tyler, Jenna, and Casey - I realize it was part of the point to only see them through the other characters' eyes, but it certainly flattened them. And at the end of the book, I was confused what the point was. I found Such a Fun Age really interesting and dynamic, so this one was disappointing to me.

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achristinething's review

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reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I really liked this one. Way more than such a fun age! I just wish the ending was more satisfying but I really got invested in all the characters. I also think it would make a good miniseries

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madybreadz's review

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fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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owenwilsonbaby's review against another edition

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dark funny informative reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

‘It was very easy to have sex in college, but it was even easier not to.’

I liked this! It turns out all I need to read again was pneumonia and being relatively bed-ridden. I think Reid’s writing is brilliant and I loved the characters. I had some trouble with the pacing and plot (it all felt like it happened in the last 80 pages or so), but still a really good read.

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racbuckallew's review

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emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

So articulate and accurate :’) would have been 5 stars but i have one qualm with the ending

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rayyann's review

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emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

I just finished 3 minutes ago and spent some time reading other reviews - most of which confuse me. People didn't like this book?
I grabbed this book withiut reading what it was about. It had a review on the back by another author I liked and that was good enough for me. I dove in with zero expectations and no clue what it was about. Maybe this helped me stay floating at the story unfolded. Maybe I have an ease of trusting that an author, one with this beautiful writing style and unique ability to portray current vernacular without it sounding forced or painful, has a damn point. Things are going to happen. You will feel a certain way.
Maybe I related to every character too deeply and this is a unique experience. Maybe not everyone winces when they think of their post secondary experience. Maybe I loved this book because, without meaning to, I had to confront old wounds from my own past. The financially abusive and immature partner, it's complicated. The loneliness. The anxiety. The social confusion. Belonging. Hustling. Worrying. The sexual confusion and longing and daydreaming and forgetting who you are.

This isn't a book for someone hoping to read a love story. Or a thriller. Or a mystery. This is a story for someone who is interested in people. The weird intricacies of our complex personal stories that tangle us together.

I will say that it hurt me deeply when the book ends with Kennedy accepting that she must have cut herself on purpose. And honestly Fuck Peyton for not saying anything. But these are the uncomfortable moments we have to accept sometimes. I like not loving how a book ended when it forces me to take a deep breath. It means I was invested in the story. It was well written. I had a good time.

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catladymichele's review

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challenging reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The dialogue and tone in this book so realistically capture all the discomfort of dealing with other people. I felt really invested in all of the characters because I felt like I knew all of them. There were times where I wondered if I was following where the book was going, but the writing was so good I was happy to just be on the ride.

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