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brookesbookstagram's review against another edition
4.0
This is a beautiful novel, following James and Tully, from the forming of their friendship in 1986, and following along through their lives up to 30 years later.
The vibrancy of the storytelling of their youth as they enjoyed their summer holidays, and the deep connection of their friendship 30 years later when facing an umtimely, cruel death.
I adored the focus on their impenetratble friendship over the span of 30 years, the deep connection and love they hold for each other, and to have a story caption and highlight male friendships.
I appreciated the lengths that each other went for for each other, and even at times, showing a deeper connection than other loved ones in their lives (wives, siblings etc) and it really paints a picture of platonic love. Whilst a heartbreaking book, it was beautifully written.
The vibrancy of the storytelling of their youth as they enjoyed their summer holidays, and the deep connection of their friendship 30 years later when facing an umtimely, cruel death.
I adored the focus on their impenetratble friendship over the span of 30 years, the deep connection and love they hold for each other, and to have a story caption and highlight male friendships.
I appreciated the lengths that each other went for for each other, and even at times, showing a deeper connection than other loved ones in their lives (wives, siblings etc) and it really paints a picture of platonic love. Whilst a heartbreaking book, it was beautifully written.
agnesealstrian's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
5.0
rhiannonfriend22's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-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
bthegood's review against another edition
Not understanding most of the cultural references and the language the boys use - hear the second half is very good but not willing to keep reading the first half. Not a bad book just too hard to decipher.
book_love001's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.0
chrisscrivens's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? No
4.75
charharman's review against another edition
4.0
A book that was heart-wrenching at times but at others it felt like a warm hug. A beautiful story about friendship.
magsl's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
meghanhines's review against another edition
4.25
so beautifully written and such a beautiful story as well. i love books about intimate, lifelong friendships so damn much. and i loved the way masculinity was presented in this so so much. tully was such a great character and yes, we do all have one of him at some point in our lives. the tone of the first and second halves of the book were different for obvious reasons, and though i did feel the second half slowed down a bit too much at parts, both were so lovely to read. the amount of love coming from all the characters in this book take away from the larger tragedy of it, but then the end, it still gets you