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book_enjoyer777's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
3.75
Old-timey translation that does not appeal to this reader. Would have much preferred a modern translation.
Previously read another translation of this story, which I found much more enjoyable.
Previously read another translation of this story, which I found much more enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
bookduck74's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
lingod's review against another edition
emotional
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
A book of intense and fatal longing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
tereza_4's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Self harm, Suicide, Grief, and Suicide attempt
annarose_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
is this the first bpd novel? i have never felt so understood and also had all my mental illnesses called out by a book before 😠goethe and werther original bpd royalty
'i treat my heart like a sick child'
'if i saw blood i should feel relief... i should like to open a vein that would procure me eternal freedom'
'i want to die! i lay down to sleep, and this morning, in the calm of awaking, that thought still remains firm, still quite strong in my heart: i want to die! it is not despair, it is the certainty that my sufferings are complete, and that i am sacrificing myself for you.'
literal mood lmao. ive written so many quotes down (more than i have for any other book ever 🥴) but those are a few of my favourites that really hit me full force in the gut with all the weight of my own sufferings :))
obvious tw for suicide and self harm, i recommend this book to anyone who isn't on the verge of doing either because it will make you want to top yourself in solidarity with poor werther x
'i treat my heart like a sick child'
'if i saw blood i should feel relief... i should like to open a vein that would procure me eternal freedom'
'i want to die! i lay down to sleep, and this morning, in the calm of awaking, that thought still remains firm, still quite strong in my heart: i want to die! it is not despair, it is the certainty that my sufferings are complete, and that i am sacrificing myself for you.'
literal mood lmao. ive written so many quotes down (more than i have for any other book ever 🥴) but those are a few of my favourites that really hit me full force in the gut with all the weight of my own sufferings :))
obvious tw for suicide and self harm, i recommend this book to anyone who isn't on the verge of doing either because it will make you want to top yourself in solidarity with poor werther x
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
zeynp21's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Writing was beautiful enough for me to enjoy this book. But maybe because i never loved anybody this desperately i can't really get into the book. Characters were not relatable for me so i didn't get sad or tense while reading their strong emotions.
Nevertheless, it was short and there were a lot of places i highlight so i would recommend.
Nevertheless, it was short and there were a lot of places i highlight so i would recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm and Suicidal thoughts