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rachbreads's review against another edition
2.25
This was a bit of a letdown. I liked the idea of two people who each struggled to make friends for their own reasons finding friendship in their letters to one another and also learning how to make connections in their real life as well. HOWEVER, I had major problems with both Tom and Mellie as characters. I understand they were growing and both made mistakes but Mellie was NOT A GIRL'S GIRL. Homegirl had some serious internalized misogyny to work through (I know she kind of addressed the mommy issues but it needed way more effort than that) and I couldn't handle "MacGilliver the Killiver"....so lame. Both characters just ended up being annoying instead of people you really root for.
Also, there are a shocking amount of racial/cultural slurs on the page, and while they weren't said by characters we like (although Mellie kept using the slurs about herself tbh, girl needed help) they also weren't ever reallllly called out for their language, so that was a bit tough.
Also, there are a shocking amount of racial/cultural slurs on the page, and while they weren't said by characters we like (although Mellie kept using the slurs about herself tbh, girl needed help) they also weren't ever reallllly called out for their language, so that was a bit tough.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Xenophobia, and War
abbyrosereads's review
adventurous
funny
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and War
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