A review by kaabtik
The Music of What Happens by Bill Konigsberg

funny hopeful 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

3.0

🌟 Writing. Direct, not flowery
🌟 About. Set under the sweltering heat of the Arizona sun, two unlikely coworkers Max and Jordan must work hand in hand in order to earn enough to keep Jordan's house.

WARNINGS: Rape, Racism, Homophobia, Sexism, Animal Cruelty, Mental Disorders, Parental Neglect, Addiction

πŸ’• Likes πŸ’•

- Character development between the leads
- No miscommunication trope; emotions were more or less made known and the characters actually talked about things instead of bottling them up and exploding

πŸ’” Dislikes πŸ’”
- Chemistry between them was flimsy.
- Some issues were brushed over (Jordan's obliviousness to the racial disparity between them, Max's aggressive way of dealing with Jordan's wavering confidence)


πŸ“© Overall Thoughts πŸ“©
Definitely something that isn't an easy read. It's not just a mere summer romance (which I first assumed it to be) as it deals with some pretty heavy stuff. 
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