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zonumk's review against another edition
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
5.0
i read this book as a teen (probably around when it was punished in 2008)and remember feeling so seen by it and the focus on boy observation but not much else about it. It’s crazy bc i went to a high school like Ma-Ha and see so much of my actual experience reflected in this story. I didn’t remember the story dealing with homophobia at all but i am glad that it did. As an adult queer person i’m constantly rediscovering that so much of the media i consumed while firmly in the closet was so explicitly queer. I might not have been able to recognize it in myself when i first identified with Gretchen’s story but i’m so glad i got to absorb texts like Fly on the Wall even if i wasn’t able to fully embrace the message at the time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
helvars's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, and Homophobia
Moderate: Sexual content
exra's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Homophobia
Minor: Racism
orladonnelly's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I bought a few years ago when I was 10 and loved it but now re reading it I felt the writing was a bit immature so if you normally read adult fiction I don’t think it’s the book for you, all that said it’s a good light read. It would be great for someone wanting to get back into reading!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Sexual content
lowercaselena's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Sexual content