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shereadsceaselessly's review against another edition
3.0
I just wasn't in the mood for another sweet/sour [b:Eleanor & Park|15745753|Eleanor & Park|Rainbow Rowell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1341952742l/15745753._SX50_.jpg|17225055]-styled book right now. It's a decent story, and the characters are genuine.
In another "tomorrow" I might have loved it, but today I'm like "nahhh".
In another "tomorrow" I might have loved it, but today I'm like "nahhh".
slibourel's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to stop reading less than halfway through, but I'm no quitter. This book was a huge disappointment because I LOVED Zevin's The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry. I didn't find all the gaming technology engaging even though I usually enjoy learning about things I know little about.
I've been thinking about what to write since I finished the book yesterday, and realized I can't even tell you what the book was about. It is promoted to be about disabilities, redemption, and connection, but I hated the LACK of connection that the characters maintained.
The story focuses on two very unpleasant characters, Sam and Sadie, with forays into the lives of other tangential characters (why? I DON'T KNOW). None of the characters exhibit any type of emotion (other than my own repulsion to one of the side characters, Dov) and I'm not sure if that was intentional or not.
I am sometimes sucked into reading books that are promoted by Goodreads during their year-end 'best of' lists. Some books seem like they are on the list for reasons other than being well enjoyed by readers. This is one of those books.
I've been thinking about what to write since I finished the book yesterday, and realized I can't even tell you what the book was about. It is promoted to be about disabilities, redemption, and connection, but I hated the LACK of connection that the characters maintained.
The story focuses on two very unpleasant characters, Sam and Sadie, with forays into the lives of other tangential characters (why? I DON'T KNOW). None of the characters exhibit any type of emotion (other than my own repulsion to one of the side characters, Dov) and I'm not sure if that was intentional or not.
I am sometimes sucked into reading books that are promoted by Goodreads during their year-end 'best of' lists. Some books seem like they are on the list for reasons other than being well enjoyed by readers. This is one of those books.
brcloyd's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so much fun. Maybe especially as a Gen X reader. Great detail on video games and technology. The relationships of the characters were rich and helped me connect to their lives.
monmartens's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nicknjeffers's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Quite good, and I get the hype to a large degree, and would definitely recommend reading it. However, i had a couple grievances:
1. the thematic emphasis on games and play occasionally bordered on parodic
2. I thought the book was a little too long, and parts were overwritten to the point where i think this could have been 4.5+ with a sterner editor. Lots of attempts at deepness that just did not come off for me
3. Did not care for Marx's climax, felt silly and unsatisfying
4. There was sort of a lack of character development throughout, which mostly bothered me with Sadie, who sort of came off as written by an incel.
Again, i liked it! Very interesting, solid bounce and well written. But it's not elite tier for me.
1. the thematic emphasis on games and play occasionally bordered on parodic
2. I thought the book was a little too long, and parts were overwritten to the point where i think this could have been 4.5+ with a sterner editor. Lots of attempts at deepness that just did not come off for me
3. Did not care for Marx's climax, felt silly and unsatisfying
4. There was sort of a lack of character development throughout, which mostly bothered me with Sadie, who sort of came off as written by an incel.
Again, i liked it! Very interesting, solid bounce and well written. But it's not elite tier for me.
whitney_dennise's review against another edition
2.0
The video game aspect wasn’t off putting. I LOVED
Carrie Soto Is Back and I only had a rudimentary understanding of tennis. I just didn’t care about any of the characters enough to care about what they cared about. Sam was the most tolerable. Sadie was an immature brat and Marx was a golden retriever in human form.
Carrie Soto Is Back and I only had a rudimentary understanding of tennis. I just didn’t care about any of the characters enough to care about what they cared about. Sam was the most tolerable. Sadie was an immature brat and Marx was a golden retriever in human form.
aandrashko's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
ebweeks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
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