oyuna152'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
Minor: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Bullying, and Emotional abuse
alishbaaa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
going into this book blindly, i thought that this book would be a cute, light romance. i was soooo wrong. this book was SO addicting like i could NOT put it down. this book taught me a lot…especially to never judge people because u litterally dont know their story. the way that it was written i felt such emotions for each character and became so attached to them. i also felt that this book had a lot of racism in it and i’m not sure if the author did that to show the racism in the past, or because of some other reason..jus confused ab that.
Moderate: Alcohol, Physical abuse, Racism, Addiction, Sexual harassment, and Panic attacks/disorders
bluejeepbaby's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Fatphobia, Child abuse, Sexual harassment, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Body shaming, and Bullying
Minor: Domestic abuse
rylin_marie'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
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Sexual assault, Violence, Addiction, Blood, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, and Drug abuse
libriinks'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
3.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Bullying, Cursing, and Sexual harassment
livlovread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, and Sexual harassment
dianaaguilar'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? Yes
3.5
Minor: Alcoholism, Classism, Addiction, Body shaming, Racism, Fatphobia, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
irisvdn's review
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Death, Blood, Violence, Alcohol, Fatphobia, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, and Body horror
ellaticonstellation'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
There are many disturbing things in this book; Domestic abuse, compulsive lying, violence, and bullying. I don't condone all these things. It's disgusting!All bullies and abusers need to go to therapy to be better people. (I know they are fictional; I'm talking about their real-life counterparts)
For some reason, I was drawn to this book, maybe because I was curious about their lives, aka Asian guy who is lost and a girl who knew who she was.
I hate that uniqueness and self-expression were teased or bullied. (for example, how Eleanor dressed or Park's eyeliner)
I can only imagine domestic abuse. I always wonder why people can't get out of abusive people, but it's far beyond easy due to the manipulation, pain, and control over them by the abuser. It pains me that people experience these kinds of things.
Richie needs jail time!!!
My heart broke every time Eleanor and the kids had to live and their basic needs were deprived. It must be hard to raise five children with a minimum or below minimum wage; I get the perfume; it was a luxury, but toothpaste? Oh my god!
Honestly, I was worried in the last few pages that Eleanor and Park might not reconnect, but thank the heavens, they did.
I wanted to believe that the three words are I love you, I miss you. Haha!
Graphic: Alcohol, Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Violence, Abandonment, Body shaming, Physical abuse, and Toxic friendship
madmadmaddymad's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I started crying when Park’s dad let him go, and I didn’t stop until the last page.
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual harassment, and Racism
Moderate: Fatphobia, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, and Body shaming
Minor: Alcohol, Drug use, Homophobia, and Transphobia