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A review by wickedgrumpy
Loveless by Alice Oseman
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.5
This book made me cry at least twice, in a good way.
I guess one side note: I saw a couple reviews complaining about how Sunil is introduced as non-binary with he/them pronouns but then is exclusively addressed with he/him afterwards so what is the point in the he/them?
To that I will quote the book:
I guess one side note: I saw a couple reviews complaining about how Sunil is introduced as non-binary with he/them pronouns but then is exclusively addressed with he/him afterwards so what is the point in the he/them?
To that I will quote the book:
A shy-looking student raised a hand and, in a quiet voice, asked, "Do you prefer 'he' or 'they' pronouns? Or ... do you use both?"
Sunil smiled. "I personally like 'he/him' slightly more. Thanks for asking."
It might be a minor preference but it's still stated and I think it shows respect for the character to use he/him pronouns.
There isn't going to be one perfect book that represents everyone on the aro/ace spectrum but I think this book was a really great story about self-discovery, sexuality, and how messy life can be when you're still trying to figure out who you are.
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Alcohol