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ellius's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
sad
fast-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? Yes
2.5
I really don't know how to feel about this.
It made me laugh a couple times, l loved the ending, I really understood Shy himself.
But mostly I feel like this had so much potential that was just thrown away. I hate the writing, and I feel like it wasted my time. It presented so much but fumbled it terribly, ultimately making what I see as a very weak book.
I'm glad I read it in a way, but I didn't really like it. It was a complex reading experience but not in a good way.
3/10. I too have an unhealthy obsession with music Shy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Blood, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Racism, Self harm, and Police brutality
michael_richter's review
dark
emotional
sad
fast-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Racism
laurenvoice's review
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The writing style is not for me. However, the topic/theme of the book was interesting, and the way it was delivered was quite gripping.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Mental illness
Minor: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, Forced institutionalization, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis