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wastingtime1994's review
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This is, unsurprisingly, a difficult book to read. But more surprisingly, itâs a difficult book to finish.Â
The âbig twistâ is hyped up far too much in the beginning - to the point where I nearly forgot there was a plot to begin with. When itâs revealed halfway through, the entire book loses steam. I dragged myself to the end, and while Iâm happy I did, it looked bleak for a moment.Â
The timeline can also be confusing, as it jumps between different years with little explanation or warning.Â
However, overall I would recommend it. Itâs very reflective regarding the resilience of teenagers, the impacts of PTSD, the importance (or not?) of the truth, and the reality of religion in America. 3.5/5.0
The âbig twistâ is hyped up far too much in the beginning - to the point where I nearly forgot there was a plot to begin with. When itâs revealed halfway through, the entire book loses steam. I dragged myself to the end, and while Iâm happy I did, it looked bleak for a moment.Â
The timeline can also be confusing, as it jumps between different years with little explanation or warning.Â
However, overall I would recommend it. Itâs very reflective regarding the resilience of teenagers, the impacts of PTSD, the importance (or not?) of the truth, and the reality of religion in America. 3.5/5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, Child death, Mass/school shootings, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Mental illness, and Vomit
Minor: Religious bigotry and Suicide
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