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
laurataylor's review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Car accident, Classism, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Addiction, Alcohol, Cursing, Death of parent, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, and Sexual content
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