lovella_reads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
raebrock's review against another edition
3.0
I'm still not entirely sure how I feel about this book. At times I liked it, other times I didn't. I really really loved the story line. As a portrait of grief and loneliness, it was beautiful. The characters were unlikable (from the author's acknowledgments, that was on purpose) but I don't always mind that. What I did mind was certain conversations and actions felt unrealistic. I found myself constantly asking 'who would actually do/say that in real life?' It was also such a struggle to get through. It was slow. At times it felt repetitive. I liked it enough to finish, though about halfway through I found myself skimming just to get through it. It definitely will not be a re-read and I don't think I would recommend it to friends.
Thank you NetGalley, author, and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you NetGalley, author, and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
ellenmegan123's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
iovreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I so enjoyed the descriptions of this book’s settings (both the setting of a college and the summer in Sweden) but overall this was not for me. The characters sucked and the story was very confusing and dare I say a bit pointless?
The first ~50 or so pages were the best but unfortunately it was downhill from there
The first ~50 or so pages were the best but unfortunately it was downhill from there
lovealwaysadi's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
4.75
Graphic: Death, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Blood, Car accident, Mental illness, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Abandonment and Sexual content
Minor: Cursing and Pregnancy
mermaidmoonqueen's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
iamyouurdad's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
bradijo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0