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spicy_meringue's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.0
bookhookedheather's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.5
sabrina_lindsay's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
While the friend group didn’t seem to like each other through much of the book, I still really enjoyed this one. I thought the idea of the pact and telling the story mainly as check-ins during each “funeral” was unique and engaging, but it did seem like the emotion diminished as the book progressed. I definitely could have lived without two characters having the same name - even with a nickname for one, it took me far longer than necessary to remember which was which without having to pause and mentally consider it. Why!? 😫 I thought I’d land at four stars, but for me, the book lacked the deeper emotion I expected, especially with the ending, which was a big miss for me. There was an opportunity to bring the characters full circle and solidify their friendship in a meaningful way that I didn’t feel we got.
kellifer98's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
usc_kel's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
sophg82's review against another edition
could not get into this and boy did I try
samsundaram's review against another edition
4.0
“None of them would leave this earth without knowing that they were loved.” ❤️ I needed a good grief read — such a specific type of book — and this delivered.
heidilreads's review against another edition
3.0
This feels like a remake of "friends," but the gang met at Berkeley and they don't live together, but reunite intermittently.
khaynes75's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? No
4.25