megansince's review
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
i loved this book! are it right up!! a little disappointed in the ending but that didn’t change how i felt overall. i also felt that the style of writing for this book was so interesting and made it an easy read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use
howdoyouwords's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Addiction, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Infidelity, Abortion, Toxic relationship, and Death
paigicus's review
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The format of this book really drew me in. I’ve never read a narrative like it. I liked the book and it was a quick read (only took me two days to finish) but it lacked the character development and nuance it could have had if it were a more conventional novel. None of the characters were particularly likable but I do appreciate that there was some growth to them by the end. Ultimately I just hoped it would have been better based on others’ reviews but I think it just wasn’t 100% the book for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Addiction, Abortion, and Drug use
Minor: Death and Death of parent
chronicoverthinker's review
inspiring
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Addiction, and Drug use
henrisaurous's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Drug abuse, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Minor: Abortion
libraryofjuless's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use
Minor: Sexual content
alice__reads556's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book is so weird in the way that it is so bad that it sucks you in. At the 200 page mark of this book I was so close to giving up, I disliked all of the characters and just wanted to be done with the book yet I found myself desperate to know what was going to happen, I found myself gasping and plot twists and i found myself connecting with these characters despite the fact I disliked them.
I enjoyed this book in a strange half and half sort of way
I enjoyed this book in a strange half and half sort of way
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Moderate: Grief, Emotional abuse, and Abortion
Minor: Child abuse
booktrovert's review
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- 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
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Abortion, Drug use, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse
kaitlynreadseverything's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I wanted to love this book as much as I loved The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. It was good! It was well written, well thought out, and executed in a way that was like pieces of a puzzle falling into place. I love those elements.
I think it lacked some sparkle. I didn't connect with any of the characters the way I hoped I would. That may just be me. But regardless, this is an excellent read. Its narrative is dark and tumultuous, and I loved that as well. This story told any other way may not have had the same impact. The changes in the way characters remembered certain events and the twist near the end were impeccably detailed. I would strongly recommend this book.
I think it lacked some sparkle. I didn't connect with any of the characters the way I hoped I would. That may just be me. But regardless, this is an excellent read. Its narrative is dark and tumultuous, and I loved that as well. This story told any other way may not have had the same impact. The changes in the way characters remembered certain events and the twist near the end were impeccably detailed. I would strongly recommend this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Drug abuse
Moderate: Abortion and Domestic abuse
laurajeangrace's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Alcoholism, Addiction, Drug abuse, and Alcohol