kell_xavi's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Misogyny
Moderate: Body shaming and Bullying
zoemaja's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jennywithaz's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
squirrel242759's review against another edition
4.0
At first I thought I might get bored because it is one day being repeated 10 times. Out of all the Carnegie books for 2023 this is my second favourite (sorry but I Must Betray You comes out on top).
I would definitely recommend but would have to be careful who I recommended it to because of some of the content.
I would definitely recommend but would have to be careful who I recommended it to because of some of the content.
yungblonde's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Misogyny
Moderate: Grief, Sexual assault, Car accident, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Vomit
Minor: Body shaming, Drug use, Blood, and Bullying
missoliviareadsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Nominated for the YOTO Carnegie Medal 2023
4 stars for now!
It is astonishing to me that this is the debut novel from Louise Finch - there are long standing writers out there who could not produce something of this superb nature.
On the surface, this is a Groundhog Day-esque time loop of protagonist Spence trying to save classmate Clara Hart from an untimely death. But, as you dig your way through trying to discover what will break the time loop, the more over-arching topics of consent, not speaking out and being guilty by association hit you square in the face.
In today's world, this should be compulsory reading for all secondary age students. And as for the craft of putting such a nuanced and multi layered story together - well I can't wait to see what Louise Finch does next!
4 stars for now!
It is astonishing to me that this is the debut novel from Louise Finch - there are long standing writers out there who could not produce something of this superb nature.
On the surface, this is a Groundhog Day-esque time loop of protagonist Spence trying to save classmate Clara Hart from an untimely death. But, as you dig your way through trying to discover what will break the time loop, the more over-arching topics of consent, not speaking out and being guilty by association hit you square in the face.
In today's world, this should be compulsory reading for all secondary age students. And as for the craft of putting such a nuanced and multi layered story together - well I can't wait to see what Louise Finch does next!
ruthmaloney's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting idea. What worries me is that I found this a very uncomfortable read but the students I've spoken to seemed a little underwhelmed by it and its subject matter.
tierneybrook's review against another edition
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
xchelav's review
dark
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
20evab09's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book as part of a school Carnegie Reading program, and many teachers in the area had been worrying about whether to even provide it for the students. I'm very glad my school did because it was a great book and it really helped show a different point of view in the usual SA situation, and it included that classic Groundhog Day trope. It did feel quite repetitive, for obvious reasons, but that also made it easier to read. I liked this book, however extreme it may seem, but it could be improved maybe by showing different sides of the story a bit more, adding to the awareness aspect of it all. I can see why this was Carnegie nominated and I liked it!