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thenovelmaura's review
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I've seen several other reviews for this book that summed up my thoughts pretty well, to the point where I'm not sure if my review will be valuable at all! I liked the feeling of being unsettled for most of the story. This book was suspenseful and I remember flying through its short chapters. On the other hand, the chapters are so short that I think the characters and content of the flashbacks ended up being underdeveloped (despite the "normal" number of pages). As for the ending, I usually like open-ended books but this was more of an abrupt letdown than a graceful, ambiguous conclusion.
I also agree with the critiques that readers should be warned that this story is an allegory for depression rather than "loneliness." It is heavy and I could see how this could send someone into a spiral if they're not expecting to engage with this kind of content. It is a hard one to rate but (as a long ago Matched series fan) I do applaud Condie for going out of her normal dystopian genre with this one.
I also agree with the critiques that readers should be warned that this story is an allegory for depression rather than "loneliness." It is heavy and I could see how this could send someone into a spiral if they're not expecting to engage with this kind of content. It is a hard one to rate but (as a long ago Matched series fan) I do applaud Condie for going out of her normal dystopian genre with this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness
zareality's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
✨I need a moment to process this book. It was beautiful. Though you could probably already tell what the ending was going to be, it still hit close to home
✨It was beautifully written. It really hit close to home
✨When life gets too hard, you have two options;
Run away and hide,
Or
Open the door and let it in
✨It was beautifully written. It really hit close to home
✨When life gets too hard, you have two options;
Run away and hide,
Or
Open the door and let it in
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Mental illness
Minor: Blood
apairofducks's review
4.5
This book ripped me in half.
I want to write a more thorough review about how impressed I am that Condie kept me interested in a story with only one character consistently present, about how I finished this book in one sitting, but I can’t form any coherent thoughts. Wow.
I want to write a more thorough review about how impressed I am that Condie kept me interested in a story with only one character consistently present, about how I finished this book in one sitting, but I can’t form any coherent thoughts. Wow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Toxic friendship, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Blood
cfpharmd's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness
Moderate: Toxic friendship
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