kekeli's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
gokurakuji's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
was very excited to read this book but it felt just a bit short of my expectations.
the story was heartbreaking, but in an obvious way - not that that’s entirely negative.
on a positive note, the very ending was so heart-rending that it up-ticked my rating to a solid 4.
the story was heartbreaking, but in an obvious way - not that that’s entirely negative.
on a positive note, the very ending was so heart-rending that it up-ticked my rating to a solid 4.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
eleasofia's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
beautifully written and worth the read but relatively fast-paced and short. it is written as a recount of events, the narrator being several years removed from what happened, so even though the story is heartbreaking, it didn't touch me as much as other books often do. it was interesting to read something in a different style, but because of it, i didn't feel very emotionally invested. the ending was objectively devastating but it didn't come unexpected. even though it made me sad, it doesn't feel like something i'll dwell on for a long time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
softcoloursamples's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I wasn’t particularly moved by the first half, the sadness developed slowly over the later parts, unknowingly under my skin. It’s only after finishing the book I noticed that I’ve already started grieving
I don't think I'll ever stop being amazed by the way "You will leave and we will stay" adds to the characters.
The characters are surprisingly refreshing, especially considering the predictable development of their relationship
I don't think I'll ever stop being amazed by the way "You will leave and we will stay" adds to the characters.
The characters are surprisingly refreshing, especially considering the predictable development of their relationship
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
hollydunndesign's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Homophobia
ariesbrian's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide, Homophobia, and Bullying
clairedearest_'s review against another edition
adventurous
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Death
natashaball's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Émouvant et très beau à lire, une histoire d’amour difficile à lire, mais important d’être racontée
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Suicide
jakemitton's review against another edition
4.0
I’m a little bit unsure about how I feel about this book. I enjoyed the story between Philippe and Thomas but I found it written in a fairy specific and somewhat unusual style. I don’t know how much of this is the translators choice versus the authors writing. The autofictional nature of this book also has me a little confused. I’ve never read autofiction before and I didn’t realize that this what is this going into it. I feel like my opinion on this book will solidify over the next few weeks but I think 4 stars is a safe bet since I know I didn’t dislike it but I’m not sure if I loved it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Suicide, and Abandonment
augustst's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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: Death of parent and Suicide
Moderate: Sexual content and Homophobia
Minor: Alcohol