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readingwithavengeance's review against another edition
3.0
I found Allison super relatable, but what was the deal with the swimming? And all the references to her dad, I thought there would be more there; like maybe the swimming had something to do with him? I appreciated the exploration into PTSD and grief. I also appreciated the ending, which may be an unpopular opinion.
threewomen's review against another edition
4.0
Don’t have much to say at the moment but this was very solid exploration into Allison’s head.
lopru's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
The repeating phrases and commentary of the main character- while it showed her mental state as being unstable- it made it very hard to read. It felt like the main character truly had only surface level thoughts- never going any deeper. While it affirms her ailment and trauma to the reader- I found it frustrating and not enjoyable. This book has such a depressing tone- it was not funny like it was marketed to be- my sense of humor is not dark, so that label didn’t work for me. I finished the book to see if it improved but I felt disappointed in the end.
rachelwebber's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sleightoffeet's review
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
krysmko's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
documentno_is's review against another edition
challenging
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Nice story about a person regaining their power and control after having it stripped away, narrative structure was interesting but nothing too special otherwise.
hunni_reads's review against another edition
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0