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A review by delisouseyelids
I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
5.0
It’s a gorgeously written book, nevertheless it’s unique. I find the writing strangely similar to my own pattern of thinking, with references and meaningful but weird descriptions. The family dynamics are unlike anything I’ve read and it absolutely heartbreakingly beautiful.
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Outing, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment