alomie's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was heartbreaking, funny, bittersweet and a real honest look at what it's like to be lonely as a young woman.
The feeling that nothing and everything is real, that it's all a performance and yet it is still somehow your life.
The horrific traumas we bring with us as young women and the feeling of helplessness as you navigate the mess that is dating, relationships and family.
How hard it is to have unrequited feelings and also how hard it is to see the slow breakdown of friendships that once burned bright and now are nothing more than a like on a photo, through the lense of social media.
Also coming to terms with that, and taking control, of making the effort and choosing to be present.
The feeling that nothing and everything is real, that it's all a performance and yet it is still somehow your life.
The horrific traumas we bring with us as young women and the feeling of helplessness as you navigate the mess that is dating, relationships and family.
How hard it is to have unrequited feelings and also how hard it is to see the slow breakdown of friendships that once burned bright and now are nothing more than a like on a photo, through the lense of social media.
Also coming to terms with that, and taking control, of making the effort and choosing to be present.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Sexual assault
ysabelle_'s review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
It’s nice to read a book written by someone who actually seems to use social media and shows our “chronically online” behaviours and our “better than you” feeling when we decide to remove the apps (only to return).
While I don’t think I’ll read it again, I did like the book up to a certain point. I could relate to the main character’s feelings: the one of feeling like everyone secretly doesn’t like you, feeling like you’re not living how you want but how someone else wants and being confronted to the current job market.
The fact that Sophie technically doesn’t speak - we only hear her thoughts in response to people talking - is an interesting stylistic choice though became a little tiring because we never hear her voice. We just hear the self deprecating and miserable monologue that goes on in her head 24/7. I say this despite relating to it at certain points as I feel like I’m too much in my head during social events instead of interacting with people directly.
While I don’t think I’ll read it again, I did like the book up to a certain point. I could relate to the main character’s feelings: the one of feeling like everyone secretly doesn’t like you, feeling like you’re not living how you want but how someone else wants and being confronted to the current job market.
The fact that Sophie technically doesn’t speak - we only hear her thoughts in response to people talking - is an interesting stylistic choice though became a little tiring because we never hear her voice. We just hear the self deprecating and miserable monologue that goes on in her head 24/7. I say this despite relating to it at certain points as I feel like I’m too much in my head during social events instead of interacting with people directly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Fatphobia
Moderate: Bullying
rhii_reading's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Bullying, and Body shaming
Moderate: Vomit
francescalange's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Rape
northernlitreading's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
i related to the mc’s internal beliefs so much and i wonder if other people find her and thus me and irritating character… there were so many lightbulb “i’ve thought the exact same thing” moments. the whole crack thing was a little confusing, i get it showed uncertainty but it didn’t seem like there was much point to it - maybe that was the point. at times it did feel like a wannabe self help book, took me out of the book everytime but jesus if she wasn’t out through the ringer, everything that happened is so so awful and yet it’s so common and realistic. makes me want to psychoanalyse the entire book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Blood, Eating disorder, and Injury/Injury detail
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