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nikkiisreading's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
First of all, I do not think this is a funny or lighthearted book. It's about grief and pain and all the unpretty things that life is made up of. Secondly, it's a very pretty book. The style is quite bizarre and unlike other books.
I remember reading this as an early teenager and not fully understanding everything. To he honest, there are still things that make little sense to me, yet the overarching themes and feelings hit very different now than during my first read-through. I do thoroughly enjoy the book and am happy to have reread it.
[Small spoiler below]
One of the things that I find most impressive is the characterization of Oskar. He is obviously autistic, but because it's written from his perspective it is never explicitly mentioned and that's is truly beautifully done.
I remember reading this as an early teenager and not fully understanding everything. To he honest, there are still things that make little sense to me, yet the overarching themes and feelings hit very different now than during my first read-through. I do thoroughly enjoy the book and am happy to have reread it.
[Small spoiler below]
One of the things that I find most impressive is the characterization of Oskar. He is obviously autistic, but because it's written from his perspective it is never explicitly mentioned and that's is truly beautifully done.
Graphic: Death, Self harm, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Grief, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Animal death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexism
Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Incest, and Car accident
mdavis26's review against another edition
2.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Vomit, Islamophobia, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
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