A review by dprekta
Radio Silence by Alice Oseman

emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.5

I loved the book. I’m 22 now, but reading this made me feel 18 again. I felt so seen and in many ways, saw myself in Frances - especially her struggle to come in terms with what she liked doing, and realising that what she does at University doesn’t have to determine her life or define herself. 

I wish I had picked up this book in college when I was a lost teenager having a really tough time with university, friendships and life in general. Ugh, I wish. 

The characters are beautifully written, they are flawed in a very fragile, innocent way like how young adults figuring out life are. Aled and Frances are my favourite characters, I love seeing Reina’s involvement and development in the group’s friendship. It made me so happy that she was Indian!! ❤️ I loved seeing desi people get represented and written so beautifully - and not just using people of color as a plot spice. 

 In the big scheme of things, we will all be fine. ❤️
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