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katilh's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, and Death of parent
Moderate: Vomit
lolly______'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
john green never misses. all of his works are so brilliantly written and of course this book is no exception. the way he discribes the struggle of living with mental health disorders without ever explicitly saying the object of the struggle is immensely impressive. Greens writing is the definition of ‘show don’t tell’
jamisonduggan's review against another edition
challenging
funny
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
3.75
maiabradley's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Self harm, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Car accident, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit
agayprince's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
christielambert's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
salgalruns's review against another edition
4.0
This is definitely a YA book and with a heavy theme of mental illness, told beautifully by weaving in friendship, love and family.
However, that being said, I didn’t feel like the intended audience at this time. Kudos to John Green for tackling this topic! I know there is a movie coming about it and may be seeing a screening and hearing from the author in the weeks ahead.
UPDATE - The screening was amazing at the LA Times Festival of Books last weekend and it was followed by a panel including John Green. I came to understand and appreciate the book even more as a result! It will be released on May 2nd and is a wonderful adaptation of the book - a few differences but ones that enhance the story in the visual format of a film.
May update review after that!
However, that being said, I didn’t feel like the intended audience at this time. Kudos to John Green for tackling this topic! I know there is a movie coming about it and may be seeing a screening and hearing from the author in the weeks ahead.
UPDATE - The screening was amazing at the LA Times Festival of Books last weekend and it was followed by a panel including John Green. I came to understand and appreciate the book even more as a result! It will be released on May 2nd and is a wonderful adaptation of the book - a few differences but ones that enhance the story in the visual format of a film.
May update review after that!
ljm1028's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
4.0
lavenderbookworm29's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I really liked this book as someone with OCD. I thought it was a really good representation of OCD and mental illness and how it does just go away it goes up and down. I would definitely recommend this book to people who have friends or family with OCD or if you have OCD I felt it was a therapeutic experince
dreaming_ace's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book which I read for one of my Library book clubs. I could really relate to Aza and her struggles with intrusive thoughts. So many of us have wonky brains or struggle with mental health. I also really liked that the focus of the story was on introspection and friendship not romance.