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nyasr's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, and Death of parent
Moderate: Vomit
beth_s98's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse
madanxiety's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.25
I have mixed feelings now re: my previous review's claim that the show adaptation is better. At least partly, I stand by that claim. In the show, we get to see more perspectives - Laurel, Steven, Conrad - which makes these characters fuller. Whereas, the books (so far) are limited to Belly's POV, with some sprinklings of Jeremiah. I also like that the show makes the characters more diverse - I have a hunch that the author would've made it so in the books were it not for publishers, who tend to perceive diversity as less profitable.
On the other hand, bringing that fullness to the characters simple means there's a LOT going on. I remember my initial reaction to the show was that it was sooo messy. Which, ofc, people live for drama, but I appreciate the slower and more focused pace of the novels.
Graphic: Child abuse, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
thebookpaiges's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Drug use and Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse
beckyyreadss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Cancer, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse and Cursing
gissellellamas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse and Physical abuse
Minor: Cultural appropriation
This book definitely touches on grief and loss, so beware going into itmichellebub's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse
lalaslibrary's review against another edition
2.75
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, and Death of parent
theespressoedition's review against another edition
- 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
2.5
I have basically the same issues with this one that I had with the first:
- Belly is one of the most irritating, self-centered, whiny little brats I've ever read
- Conrad is an a$$hole and doesn't deserve the time of day, let alone all of Belly's love
- Jeremiah is actually the best character and deserves WAY better than Belly... and everyone else in his life
- I'm too old for these books
I truly don't have much else to say except that I'm simultaneously glad and sad I didn't read these at 15. I would've loved them, but they also would've done me zero favors during my growing years.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child abuse and Death of parent
hollymileham's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
taylor is so annoying. SHUT UP
and conrad youre a little dick sometimes but im still on your side
Graphic: Child death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Child abuse