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readtheroom1992's review against another edition
3.0
This was a fun read. I liked Stone’s writing style in general after reading Dear Martin previously.
I’m torn over whether or not the choice to break the book into 3 narrators was a good one. On the one hand, this allowed us to get to know the 3 main characters deeper but by Jupiter’s third of the book I felt like I didn’t know any of them anymore. Or better yet that none of them really knew each other. Jupiter’s actions seemed sort of drastic and out of character and just wow. Or maybe what I’m trying to say is that the 3 parts didn’t flow as cohesively as they could have.
I could not wrap my head around how the parents were so trusting of Coop and Jupe. You’re allowing your 16 year old teens to sleep in bed together on the regular? Teen Mom waiting to happen. Having two dads would probably lead to different parenting styles but I don’t think they’d allow something so drastic. I don’t have any kids so I could be totally wrong.
I appreciate the representation in this book and the discussion of sexual identity. The interactions between some of characters was well done, especially Coop and Jupe. Rae kind of got lost in the shuffle, especially in the final third.
I liked this book but there were just certain things that I couldn’t look past.
I’m torn over whether or not the choice to break the book into 3 narrators was a good one. On the one hand, this allowed us to get to know the 3 main characters deeper but by Jupiter’s third of the book I felt like I didn’t know any of them anymore. Or better yet that none of them really knew each other. Jupiter’s actions seemed sort of drastic and out of character and just wow. Or maybe what I’m trying to say is that the 3 parts didn’t flow as cohesively as they could have.
I could not wrap my head around how the parents were so trusting of Coop and Jupe. You’re allowing your 16 year old teens to sleep in bed together on the regular? Teen Mom waiting to happen. Having two dads would probably lead to different parenting styles but I don’t think they’d allow something so drastic. I don’t have any kids so I could be totally wrong.
I appreciate the representation in this book and the discussion of sexual identity. The interactions between some of characters was well done, especially Coop and Jupe. Rae kind of got lost in the shuffle, especially in the final third.
I liked this book but there were just certain things that I couldn’t look past.
elluetut's review against another edition
2.0
Kuuntelin äänikirjana eikä kirja saanut missään vaiheessa oikein imuunsa ja henkilöitä oli liikaa, jotta olisi hahmottanut kuka on kukin ja kenestä kerrotaan.
On kuitenkin tärkeää, että kirja on kirjoitettu, vaikkei se ollutkaan minulle.
On kuitenkin tärkeää, että kirja on kirjoitettu, vaikkei se ollutkaan minulle.
bantwalkers's review against another edition
5.0
Ok. So I started this and hated it. Courtney is so fucking frustrating. He is love with his best friend who is a lesbian. They are extremely close, but he has a whole plan for wooing her over, like he can change her. He is absolutely toxic, but really I think I hate him because I saw so much of me.
I put it away. Finally I picked it back up, and started to dig it a little.
And then I fell in love.
It is imperfect and complicated and made me angry and it made me cry and it made me think really hard.
There are honest conversations about sexuality and labels. They are smart and complicated and honest.
I love Jupiter and Rae really delving into their feelings for each other and for Courtney. I love how messy it all is.
And I loved Nic Stone's author note, because this is a book so many kids need. And I am glad she was able to share it with the world.
I put it away. Finally I picked it back up, and started to dig it a little.
And then I fell in love.
It is imperfect and complicated and made me angry and it made me cry and it made me think really hard.
There are honest conversations about sexuality and labels. They are smart and complicated and honest.
I love Jupiter and Rae really delving into their feelings for each other and for Courtney. I love how messy it all is.
And I loved Nic Stone's author note, because this is a book so many kids need. And I am glad she was able to share it with the world.
roeckitcody's review against another edition
5.0
this book would have been everything to 14 year old me, and it is still everything to 20 year old me.
Odd One Out is a complex and nuanced look on sexuality, love, lust, self-discovery, and the lines between friendship and something more. and so much more than that.
Through deep and destructive paths, these characters each have their own journey for their own self-identity and it's a messy one, as journeys often are.
this book truly puts an emphasis on labels and no labels and how each person's decision or indecision to use them (or not) is 100% completely and utterly yours.
I think Nic's authors note about self-discovery is extremely prevalent here. about how questioning is okay, and it's okay to not have a label that fits you and it's okay to change your label that no longer does.
sexuality is such a fluid thing and this book is an ode to self-discovery and questioning one's sexuality.
it's also an ode to Freddie Mercury.
and ode to being young and in love
This book is an absolute masterpiece.
Odd One Out is a complex and nuanced look on sexuality, love, lust, self-discovery, and the lines between friendship and something more. and so much more than that.
Through deep and destructive paths, these characters each have their own journey for their own self-identity and it's a messy one, as journeys often are.
this book truly puts an emphasis on labels and no labels and how each person's decision or indecision to use them (or not) is 100% completely and utterly yours.
I think Nic's authors note about self-discovery is extremely prevalent here. about how questioning is okay, and it's okay to not have a label that fits you and it's okay to change your label that no longer does.
sexuality is such a fluid thing and this book is an ode to self-discovery and questioning one's sexuality.
it's also an ode to Freddie Mercury.
and ode to being young and in love
This book is an absolute masterpiece.
kmatlydennis's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
3.0
As soon as I put this book on my classroom shelf, a student is going to steal it—but it’s going to be the book that someone is going to need.
bookschaosnart's review against another edition
5.0
**4.5 rounded up**
I hope this book reaches all the young people who need help figuring out who they are. I love the message of changing labels and friendships. The joy within the friendships and relationships was wonderful.
I hope this book reaches all the young people who need help figuring out who they are. I love the message of changing labels and friendships. The joy within the friendships and relationships was wonderful.
alexan13's review against another edition
4.0
A voicey book about a messy, messy situation. I think this book aptly portrays the mess that is dealing with sexual identity and emotions and relationships as a teen -- it certainly rang true to my own memories.
thomasr417's review
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0