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dreiwolken's review against another edition
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Homophobia, Infidelity, Sexual violence, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Violence
Minor: Eating disorder
laurataylor's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Medical content, Death of parent, Grief, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Classism, Drug use, Drug abuse, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Alcohol, Car accident, Alcoholism, Rape, Pregnancy, Addiction, Death, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
miccy26's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Suicide attempt
noahee's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I picked this up, and was looking forward to reading it. As a Gen-Z child, I hoped it would introduce me to knew music, and that could enjoy the story at the same time. And it did not disappoint. I think I cried at least three times.
The tenderness from which the characters were created was beautiful. There was depth to all of them, and this led to a beautifully crafted story, with twists I did not expect.
I would recommend this book, it was sad, but beautiful, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
When Alison left Dan for Michael, it seemed there were not enough pages for them to get together again, and for them to resolve their romance. But they did get back together, which brought more tears, as Alison revealed her past that Dan did not know about.
And Peter (arguably my favourite character as he was the only queer one, and I tend to hang on to them) his story was painful, and full of sadness. Him and Toddy, a 'friend' from the steelworks were caught on camera, by Catherine's (his and Alison's mum) boyfriend, Martin. This led to Peter attempting ti take his own life, only being rescued by Alison. Alison destroyed the photographs, and at some point, we learn that Toddy did a hit-and-run on Martin, killing him. Alison found Peter, with some of Dan's help, and they were reunited. Peter's ending was not necessarily a happy one - he was alone and was working a hospitable porter - but him and Alison and been reunited, and that was most important.
The tenderness from which the characters were created was beautiful. There was depth to all of them, and this led to a beautifully crafted story, with twists I did not expect.
I would recommend this book, it was sad, but beautiful, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
And Peter (arguably my favourite character as he was the only queer one, and I tend to hang on to them) his story was painful, and full of sadness. Him and Toddy, a 'friend' from the steelworks were caught on camera, by Catherine's (his and Alison's mum) boyfriend, Martin. This led to Peter attempting ti take his own life, only being rescued by Alison. Alison destroyed the photographs, and at some point, we learn that Toddy did a hit-and-run on Martin, killing him. Alison found Peter, with some of Dan's help, and they were reunited. Peter's ending was not necessarily a happy one - he was alone and was working a hospitable porter - but him and Alison and been reunited, and that was most important.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Suicide attempt
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