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nmoriconi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Death of parent
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicide, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
Minor: Mental illness and Violence
bethybooevans's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Thought I would love this after watching the very relatable and well done movie but found the book to be quite different! Some of the relationships were very enjoyable to witness such as Mr Lambson and Gilbert’s and Amy and Gilbert’s. Others however were uncomfortable and show how depressed and dark humoured Gilbert is. It is strange how he can be so adamant about his principles with food land when he is fine knowing that his 16-year-old sister is sleeping with a 29-year-old and himself with a 15-year-old. The story is meant to be sad and claustrophobic which makes it hard to read. Not may go-to chose of mood but would recommend. Uniquely written novel. Also should make sure that read is old enough for sexual content mentioned.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Sexual content, and Death of parent