belleloke12's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ardentlyandi's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Something about this book just didn’t click for me. It was a relatively quick read but I just felt like it moved too quick to really see the character development. You’re just told how they’ve changed instead of seeing how and why. Some of the humor in it was in poor taste in my opinion but that’s more personal preference. I read this because someone recommended it for those who loved The House in the Cerulean Sea and I would have to disagree. The heart of The House in the Cerulean Sea was comes from how much time you get to spend with those characters and see them fleshed out on page and watch their growth unfold. I was hoping that Fikry’s character would eventually become lovable over time but he just never really grew on me. It was an alright story, I enjoy the concept of how it’s told. Just wasn’t quite my cup of tea.
marisaisreading's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
plants_pages_poultry's review against another edition
5.0
This is the book for book lovers. A love story to the experience of reading and the way books can bond.
koxi's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
3.5
hblomquist's review against another edition
3.0
2.75 this one had a slow start and you have to suspend some belief that these circumstances would happen. a lot of references to other books. the end picked up
dazzlemedaft's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
the_collagen_king's review against another edition
2.0
Not exactly what I expected, though, I did trudge through the romance only for Mr. Fikry himself and his book suggestions.
museumeve's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-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