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lucyann3's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rubysb's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
inkedbibliomaniac's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to like this book so much more than I did. First of all, no dialogue punctuation is a choice and, in this instance, it was the wrong one. It was incredibly confusing at times, and don’t even get me started on all the random, unnecessary commas? The disjointed writing and switching POVs was jarring, too. And while the writing could often be beautiful and atmospheric, it also felt stilted and wrong at other times. I think this novel had an identity crisis and didn’t know if it was a romance or litfic. While sweet and tender, the characters kept making dumb choices that more infuriating than “real.”
All in all, toward the end of the book, I found myself just wanting it to be over.
All in all, toward the end of the book, I found myself just wanting it to be over.
elinehoeksema's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
sarlotta's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
annaks17's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
sophxx_darcy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Similar to Normal People- for lovers of contemporary romance and Sally Rooney lovers…
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Death, and Eating disorder
Minor: Self harm
hollybotterill's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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
5.0