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A review by thehmkane
The Music of What Happens by Bill Konigsberg
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I started out being deeply annoyed by one of the leads, and not super able to connect to the other, but by the end I was very fond of them both, as well as their little friend groups. Liked that the ending was hopeful, but not super pat.
Moderate: Rape, Mental illness, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
Minor: Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Addiction, Suicidal thoughts, and Homophobia