aquakerwitch's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I’ve read three other books by David Nicholls which I remember enjoying more than this one. It was strange to read the majority of the book in the head of a 16 year old in a novel written for adults. It’s kind of framed as him looking back on one summer when he’s middle aged, but there’s barely any set in this present day timeline. Maybe it’s because I was born in 1996 and this book is set in 1997 so I’m too young for 90s nostalgia but I just didn’t warm to this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Alcohol
pkc's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
maysa2005's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Addiction
zoebill96's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
3.75
I really enjoy David Nicholls writing style. It’s so beautiful and funny yet not cringey YA style. I found the characters very loveable and I followed the story well, I just felt the book was longer than it needed to be. The story line lacked lustre but never the less I still enjoyed it, taking me back to summer romances - very nostalgic!
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic friendship
esbarnard_'s review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism
sophieduncan's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual assault, Bullying, and Racism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Blood
lenin_lover_69's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book so much, the tender melancholy was beautiful throughout - I weirdly had the show Sex Education in my mind as I was reading it, the characters were all so funny and expressive. I also found all the usual problems with middle-aged men writing about sex absent and for the interactions between the protagonists to be authentically and movingly described - I felt so full of love when it was finished.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Alcoholism and Addiction
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
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