traitorously's review against another edition
5.0
4.9 | something about the writing style grated on me the whole novel. but fk me, i couldn't put this book down and i'll be thinking about it for a long, long time
mariiana_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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
5.0
ryuutsu's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
5.0
I have to say, when I started reading this book, I couldn't quite get into it. I didn't immediately connect with it, and I kind of half-heartedly just picked it up every now and then. But at some point in the last third of the book, something clicked into place and completely turned my experience around. With having finished it and seeing the first part of the book from the perspective of the whole, I think this might be one of my favorite reads in a while. There's something deeply and movingly human about it, the way the story touches on the complexities of human nature and everyone's unique experience of love, all within a very clever narrative frame. A beautiful reading experience.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Grief, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Biphobia, Car accident, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Lesbophobia, and Terminal illness
georgiaskye's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
melodyramirez's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
ghostworldx's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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
5.0
This book made it impossible to be put down. I had to know what happened next. Evelyn Hugo...she's a character I adore and it truly felt like I was saying goodbye to a dear friend as I finished the book.
rebecca_louise's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mamabirdgraph's review against another edition
5.0
An edge-of-your-seat, page turner. Old Hollywood glamour heaven and interesting pov on fake relationships. I was surprised by the twists but it made for a very beautiful and human love story.
claireandrewz's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5