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tigertheory's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
First, the good parts. The novel is well-planned and it’s written in a way that feels like it’s been (albeit somewhat badly) translated from English which is a fun gimmick. I like Wells' style, even though you can tell that he’s more of a novelist than a poet (don’t know if it was necessary to include verse). At some points you can tell that he is not intimately familiar with US-American culture but overall I would say his picture of 1980s Americana holds up. Some points for the portrayal of men’s emotions and different ways to handle them which I appreciate, especially in YA.
The parts on grief and the loss of a parent (not a spoiler, that’s literally the first sentence) ring true – maybe even a bit too much; I was counting on this being a comfort read and it had me bawling. Too close to home.
Anyway.
I’m not a big fan of YA to begin with (never was, even as a teen) and this one felt both very rigid and simplistic in its construction and above all, decidedly male.
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Violence, Vomit, Medical content, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Animal death and Sexual violence
luananki's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
der schreibstil hat mich sofort überzeugt und auch wenn ich dem hauptcharakter erst skeptisch gegenüber eingestellt war, fand ich es so schön zu sehen, wie er mit allem, was ihm entgegen kam umgegangen ist und es geschafft hat, seinen eigenen weg zu finden.
die story war auf die beste art simpel und realitätsnah und es hat mir sehr gefallen, alle anderen in der geschichte bis zum ende besser kennenzulernen!
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Homophobia, Racism, and Alcohol
m_maria's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer and Child abuse
clarname's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Drug use, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
juju_bayou's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Moderate: Cancer, Death, and Grief
Minor: Bullying and Alcohol
rey_art3mis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Violence
tfortilney's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
kathrinellis's review against another edition
- 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
Ich konnte mich sehr gut mit dem Protagonisten identifizieren, habe mit ihm gelitten, gebangt, mich aber auch gefreut.
Es gab unheimlich viele kleine Details, welche zusammen mit dem herausragenden Schreibstil diese Geschichte so grandios machen.
Tatsächlich eines der besten Bücher, die ich in den letzten Jahren gelesen habe.
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Drug use, Medical content, and Grief
Minor: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Outing, and Alcohol
jojo_'s review against another edition
2.5
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Homophobia, Racism, Violence, Blood, and Vomit