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A review by klhtet
That's Not What Happened by Kody Keplinger
3.0
The story is gripping and I really like how it's told from each person's point of view. I like the point of author on how heros are not always what they seem to be and how all stories have more than one side to them.
People can be stupid, especially when it comes to their "rights". They will defend their stupid "rights" even if it cost the safety of a bunch of kids. Or they will bash strangers who they don't know shit about based on what they want to believe. This book shows us the ugliness of the aftereffects of an ugly event and how stupid we can get with our flawed truth in a relatively lighthearted story of Lee. It highlights on the different stories and the mental health issues more than the depressing details of the event. I love how the issues are intertwine with a cute love story which in itself deals with diversity in sexuality.
What I don't like was the way there are conversations in almost everyone's letters which makes everyone sounds the same. I like the writing but I want the letters to tell their stories in different tones and personalities and styles. Other than that, it was a great read.
People can be stupid, especially when it comes to their "rights". They will defend their stupid "rights" even if it cost the safety of a bunch of kids. Or they will bash strangers who they don't know shit about based on what they want to believe. This book shows us the ugliness of the aftereffects of an ugly event and how stupid we can get with our flawed truth in a relatively lighthearted story of Lee. It highlights on the different stories and the mental health issues more than the depressing details of the event. I love how the issues are intertwine with a cute love story which in itself deals with diversity in sexuality.
What I don't like was the way there are conversations in almost everyone's letters which makes everyone sounds the same. I like the writing but I want the letters to tell their stories in different tones and personalities and styles. Other than that, it was a great read.