hayjay's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Cursing, and Suicide
a_j19's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Paper Towns by John Green wasn't terrible, but I’m not going to actively try and recommend it to anyone. It was a nice and quick read, but I have three major complaints. 1. The slang and jokes in this book are super outdated and didn’t age well. They weren’t anything I couldn’t deal with, but they definitely didn’t make me laugh. 2. Lacey had no personality, and it felt like the only reason she was included was to check the “female character included in story” box. It was really annoying. 3. Margo’s obvious mental illness was completely glossed over. She ran away enough times that people were no longer surprised by her disappearance and she basically idolized death. Instead of using Margo’s actions as a way to discuss mental illness, she turned into a stereotypical “manic pixie dream girl.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, and Cursing
Moderate: Fatphobia and Mental illness
cvaught's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing and Grief
a_sleepy_berry's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I read it several years ago and thought it was good. When I reread it now it went way below my expectations
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Bullying, Mental illness, Death, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Car accident, Cursing, and Homophobia
stampest's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Bullying, Vomit, Sexual content, Self harm, and Misogyny
Minor: Death, Racism, Toxic friendship, Body shaming, Cursing, Murder, Fatphobia, Gun violence, and Car accident
juliarchetype's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death, Car accident, and Cursing
nelsey's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I already love John Green's books, so I'm definitely biased when I say, I loved this book.
This is one of the few "mystery" books I've enjoyed reading. Definitely because the characters feel like real teenagers. Most books with teens included make them sound really old, so I appreciate this little detail.
The humor in this book was top tier. Honestly had me laughing most of the time, which I adored.
Those roadtrip chapters were my favorites, because everyone's personalities really shone through.
Although it did take me while to start enjoying this book, this has become one of my favorites.
Last thing I want to say is, Ben absolutely carried the team.
Makes sense that Margo didn't want to be found in the first place. I mean, she even said after having that grand adventure with Q that they wouldn't hang out like that again.
This is one of the few "mystery" books I've enjoyed reading. Definitely because the characters feel like real teenagers. Most books with teens included make them sound really old, so I appreciate this little detail.
The humor in this book was top tier. Honestly had me laughing most of the time, which I adored.
Those roadtrip chapters were my favorites, because everyone's personalities really shone through.
Although it did take me while to start enjoying this book, this has become one of my favorites.
Last thing I want to say is, Ben absolutely carried the team.
Spoiler
And that PLOT TWIST. ohmygosh. Kinda disappointed I didn't see it coming.Makes sense that Margo didn't want to be found in the first place. I mean, she even said after having that grand adventure with Q that they wouldn't hang out like that again.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing
izabellareads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Cursing
maxiemumbo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Not much variation from the typical John Green formula, but it's still as poignant and entertaining as ever.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, and Sexual content
Minor: Toxic relationship, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Bullying, Animal death, and Abandonment
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