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thatonedudewhoreads's review against another edition
4.0
“One version of my life was unlivable, but not every version”
This book was heavy. Reading in the POV of a very lonely and depressed person is hard. Because I recognise myself. Not every aspect of the book was interesting. There were times where I just wanted to get through a chapter as quick as possible. And I was originally going to give this 3 stars but the way depression is portrayed in this is so so special. It’s so very real. And I really liked that.
This book was heavy. Reading in the POV of a very lonely and depressed person is hard. Because I recognise myself. Not every aspect of the book was interesting. There were times where I just wanted to get through a chapter as quick as possible. And I was originally going to give this 3 stars but the way depression is portrayed in this is so so special. It’s so very real. And I really liked that.
crystalequeer's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
jenna_bookworm_5822's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
mgrst's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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
zolree's review against another edition
5.0
this book will forever be so close to my heart. Avery’s story is so beautiful and watching her overcome her depression was so inspiring.
sophg82's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty much 100% delivers on its premise and yet was so different and more genuine than what I expected. Made me cry, made my heart ache, gave me a lot to think about and reflect on and relate to and be grateful for. I think as I sit with this book for longer I might parse out more of its flaws and it might go lower in my rankings, but just now I’m sitting with everything it made me feel towards the end and I don’t have much to critique or even much to say at all!
WAIT I'M BACK WITH MORE! A lot of times, when I read books with depressed main characters, I find myself romanticizing my own sadness or kind of sinking deeper into it. This book did not have that effect-it kinda did the opposite. Just goes to show how carefully written it is
WAIT I'M BACK WITH MORE! A lot of times, when I read books with depressed main characters, I find myself romanticizing my own sadness or kind of sinking deeper into it. This book did not have that effect-it kinda did the opposite. Just goes to show how carefully written it is
themazereader's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ladyalbion's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25