mia_dt13's review against another edition
4.0
Minor: Sexual content
dirtyseagull'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? It's complicated
5.0
Its so goddamn beautiful and intricate, the stories told in such a unique but dreary world are not only captivating but heartfelt and the way they cross over into each others lives like a web that mirrors real life is nothing short of perfection. Seriously I cant remember the last time a novel made me go "HOLY FUCK THE CROSSOVER" or "I DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING HOLY SHIT", and even just a good ole "NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!"
Like I said, It's been a while since a story hit me as hard as this one did, I have oh so many strong feelings about it, and think that the ending was perfect too.
Even though its intentionally left open and vague, I think I know whats intended to happen, but really it doesn't matter what happens after the last page. What matters is what they did to cherish the life they had while they had it, and I took a lot from that. DOTA
Graphic: Violence, Child death, Death, Gun violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content
erica_reads_things'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
4.5
Moderate: Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, and Car accident
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, and Sexual content
rottenghost666'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? It's complicated
5.0
Spoiler
Example: When Mateo leaves a note for his neighbor to not worry about the stove's burner. Then in the end it just sadly wraps together that he should've worried about the burner... heartbreaking.Some parts I was a little lost on how this random character played a part in the story, but it circled back. The little map(?) at the end helping describe how each character played back to the main 2, really really helped make me understand more.
I feel like overall, it just showed how small things in life effect not only one person.
Example:
Spoiler
Mateo had given Kendrick the shoes off his own feet, causing later in the story, Kendrick recognizes Mateo and that stops him from hitting Mateo. I would have loved to read exactly how Delilah and Rufus had passed, but I feel like stopping it abruptly, with the " I cross the street without an arm to hold me back." Just shows how Rufus had passed but it doesn't show how Delilah had, which maybe Victor was the one driving to Delilah but it wouldn't explain how she had passed. But they weren't MAIN character to further the plot, so I'm not that upset about not knowing.Overall, this book was one of the best books that has affected me recently, it shows a different perspective of life and what it means to be alive and I just love this book.
This book was a mix of gorgeous writing. I love this book and 100% recommend. I probably cried over this book 20 times.
Minor: Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Animal death, and Death
bookjudy42'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? N/A
3.5
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Suicide
Minor: Sexual content
amazelan'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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Medical content and Car accident
Minor: Sexual content, Lesbophobia, and Suicide attempt
liagorash'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
3.0
Graphic: Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, and Medical content
Moderate: Suicide, Terminal illness, Suicide attempt, Violence, Gun violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Stalking, Car accident, and Blood
crispyaot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Death, and Grief
rachael_jo'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
4.5
Graphic: Death of parent, Cursing, and Death
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Sexual content
allie_c73'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? N/A
4.25
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Mass/school shootings, Violence, Car accident, Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Terminal illness
Minor: Animal death, Biphobia, Homophobia, Alcohol, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts