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bellalaf's review against another edition
5.0
I cannot believe this was the authors debut novel. This was a bit of an emotional rollercoaster, and yet it was also so so funny and sweet. Would highly recommend.
smblades21's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-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
5.0
yellowboundbooks's review against another edition
2.0
what a truthfully aggravating book. let me be clear, for a large chunk of it i was enjoying it, planning on a good ol’ “it was fine,” 3/5 score.
the entire first half i didn’t enjoy much at all, besides the character of raymond and his mother. i found eleanor to be a poorly painted picture of an autistic woman, and altogether unlikable.
towards the middle and close to the end, things were looking up. i had new respect for eleanor and hope for her life. and then, the last few pages brought me right back to how i’d originally felt. disappointed. gail honey man i trust you are quite talented, but this just wasn’t for me at all.
the entire first half i didn’t enjoy much at all, besides the character of raymond and his mother. i found eleanor to be a poorly painted picture of an autistic woman, and altogether unlikable.
towards the middle and close to the end, things were looking up. i had new respect for eleanor and hope for her life. and then, the last few pages brought me right back to how i’d originally felt. disappointed. gail honey man i trust you are quite talented, but this just wasn’t for me at all.
aimee2498's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
kitkatsbookden's review against another edition
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this!
Eleanor got on my nerves at time but I honestly think that’s because we’re too similar lol
I did predict half of the twist so it wasn’t a huge surprise. I did think it was written very well.
The ending felt a bit abrupt though.
4/5 stars
Eleanor got on my nerves at time but I honestly think that’s because we’re too similar lol
I did predict half of the twist so it wasn’t a huge surprise. I did think it was written very well.
The ending felt a bit abrupt though.
4/5 stars
noha_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
Beautifully written, it feels like it has a new beginnings type of ending rather than a happy ending, which is great. I loved it.
I remember adding this book to my TBR after searching for a novel that matches the song “I Have Questions” by Camila Cabello. Now that I’ve finished reading it, I can confirm that it suits the song perfectly.
I remember adding this book to my TBR after searching for a novel that matches the song “I Have Questions” by Camila Cabello. Now that I’ve finished reading it, I can confirm that it suits the song perfectly.
neilsj's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.75
clariceh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-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
4.0
martiiine's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
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
5.0
humorously_shaped_vegetable's review against another edition
3.0
3 ☆
too slow and lengthy. and there was absolutely no thrill. and i don’t know why, but the story seemed very incomplete.
“In the end, what matters is this: I survived.” I gave him a very small smile. “I survived, Raymond!” I said, knowing that I was both lucky and unlucky, and grateful for it.
too slow and lengthy. and there was absolutely no thrill. and i don’t know why, but the story seemed very incomplete.
“In the end, what matters is this: I survived.” I gave him a very small smile. “I survived, Raymond!” I said, knowing that I was both lucky and unlucky, and grateful for it.