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sachasme's review against another edition
3.0
**3,5**
"Só quero que você saiba que você é o sonho que o Tio Donnie nunca ousou sonhar. Você tem dezessete anos e sabe quem você é. O mundo sabe quem você é. Pode não significar muito pra você, mas acredite na sua avó quando ela diz que a sua luta, aqui e agora, importa."
Esse é um livro bem leve e rápido de ler, acabei em menos de um dia. A história foi transformada em livro depois do filme, e acontecem basicamente as mesmas coisas - na verdade, até um pouco diminuídas no livro, falta alguns personagens e cenas. Os capítulos são alternados entre Alyssa e Emma, o que eu gostei, mas foi uma sensação estranha. Foram adicionados alguns detalhes, mas nada enorme, ao mesmo tempo que algumas coisas não faziam muito sentido, como por exemplo elas estarem "juntas" a três anos e a Alyssa frequentar a casa da avó da Emma. Me pareceu pouco provável que ninguém fosse desconfiar que elas, ao menos, eram amigas.
A história é bem fofinha e romântica, e nos momentos que elas estão juntas ou pensando uma na outra, dá pra ver claramente que estão super apaixonadas e envolvidas. O livro também toca em alguns pontos interessantes sobre preconceitos, aceitação dos pais, da sociedade e etc. Eu gostei da escrita, e de como a autora deu personalidades únicas a cada uma, dava pra notar a diferença entre Alyssa narrando e Emma narrando. Ainda assim, o livro parece sem graça em comparação com o filme, e não acrescenta o suficiente para tornar a leitura "necessária" ou dar profundidade à história.
"Só quero que você saiba que você é o sonho que o Tio Donnie nunca ousou sonhar. Você tem dezessete anos e sabe quem você é. O mundo sabe quem você é. Pode não significar muito pra você, mas acredite na sua avó quando ela diz que a sua luta, aqui e agora, importa."
Esse é um livro bem leve e rápido de ler, acabei em menos de um dia. A história foi transformada em livro depois do filme, e acontecem basicamente as mesmas coisas - na verdade, até um pouco diminuídas no livro, falta alguns personagens e cenas. Os capítulos são alternados entre Alyssa e Emma, o que eu gostei, mas foi uma sensação estranha. Foram adicionados alguns detalhes, mas nada enorme, ao mesmo tempo que algumas coisas não faziam muito sentido, como por exemplo elas estarem "juntas" a três anos e a Alyssa frequentar a casa da avó da Emma. Me pareceu pouco provável que ninguém fosse desconfiar que elas, ao menos, eram amigas.
A história é bem fofinha e romântica, e nos momentos que elas estão juntas ou pensando uma na outra, dá pra ver claramente que estão super apaixonadas e envolvidas. O livro também toca em alguns pontos interessantes sobre preconceitos, aceitação dos pais, da sociedade e etc. Eu gostei da escrita, e de como a autora deu personalidades únicas a cada uma, dava pra notar a diferença entre Alyssa narrando e Emma narrando. Ainda assim, o livro parece sem graça em comparação com o filme, e não acrescenta o suficiente para tornar a leitura "necessária" ou dar profundidade à história.
lenybx's review against another edition
5.0
Íncreible libro que te hace amar y odiar a tantos personajes, que me hizo vivir la historia tan intensamente como si yo fuera Emma Nolan. Desde un lado cómico hasta tocar temas tan serios como el bullying y discriminación a personas de la comunidad LGTBQ+, te hace generar una crítica hacia la sociedad ya que esta historia no está nada alejada a la realidad.
Sin duda vale la pena echarle un vistazo.
Sin duda vale la pena echarle un vistazo.
ola_123's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-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
4.5
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
Two girls who want to go to prom together in a backwater town find trouble and chaos. Sadly, there were also things that were just unbelievable which lessened my liking for the book.
I just love books like this. We don't have prom here, so I am always looking for books that are about it. And this one was even higher on my OMG list when I found out it was about two sweet girls who wanted to go to the prom together. And the difficulties that followed.
Because this town doesn't like LGBT people. This town doesn't want them there. And Emma just wants to go to prom. I could feel that. And I was just heartbroken that all the things that already happened to her (her parents throwing her out of her home, bullying since then) only got worse and worse, and still she wanted to continue, because she also deserves to go to a prom. I just wanted to hug Emma so many times. Because things are hard and they get harder and harder, especially when prom happens and something awful happens. The poor girl completely falls apart and again I just wish I was there so I could hold her. No one deserves the things she went through. No one.
While I knew something was up with those Broadway stars I still enjoyed seeing them around, especially Barry was a favourite of mine. He really helped out Emma, he was there for her, and he made her feel like she wasn't alone. And I loved that they did everything they could for Emma and the prom. Sure, they had some egotistical reasons, but I know that at least Barry also meant it when he did all the things he did. Of course, I was a bit pissed when things came out. I expected it, but I was hoping it just wouldn't be true.
I was a big fan of Emma's grandma who was a kick-ass lady who didn't take crap from anyone and I loved how she helped out Emma, consulted with her if she really wanted something. She was just the sweetest and I am so happy Emma got to live with her.
I would have loved to see more romance between Alyssa and Emma. Now we have to rely on a lot of memories, and maybe a couple of moments.
I am glad that we saw POVs of both the girls, Alyssa and Emma. I have to say I was pulled more to the Emma POV. I don't know Alyssa is a sweet girl, but something was just not working with her for me.
I still don't get why people are afraid or angry at LGBT people. It isn't a disease, it isn't something bad, it isn't contagious. People should really be more open about things, and maybe read the bible a bit better and not just pick out the parts they like or that fit with their ideas.
However, there were at least three things that I found a bit too magical and which is why the book was almost a 4 star, but in the end there was enough to like so 4.5 star. I will put these under spoilers.
That the mom from the MC who was still in the closet would be totally OK with her daughter being gay. Or well, much better than anticipated. I don't believe that in the slightest. I have seen people like that mom and believe me they don't just go POOF and become slightly more normal people in just a couple of minutes. We do see that she is having a bit of a struggle with it, but that is all. Sorry, not believable.
That in the end Emma makes a vlog about the situation and writes a very sad song and everyone in the school is all OMG EMMA IS AMAZING and we are so so sorry, at least most of the peeps at school did that and it just made my eyes roll. It just felt a bit too magical and a bit too much like oh the ending is coming and I need to make it a happy and glittery one. Sure, I would have liked a happy ending, but this is just not how it works. People who are bigoted don't just magically change because of a song, or a conversation. It takes time. Talking. Time. More talking. Hope and praying that they will understand.
Believe me, there is a reason why I didn't come out as Bi until like 2 years ago. I have been grown up religiously (and still am Christian), and while my parents were pretty acceptable at points.. it was also not a situation to come out. Not to mention I don't know how the church would handle it but given they gave me a big speech about Harry Potter being evil, I think it is best I didn't explore things too much. So yeah, I just don't believe these situations would go the way they went.
Now I can hear you say, but Mehsi what about those Broadway stars that coincidentally hit the town. I can believe that, I have seen some stuff in newspapers, mostly from the US though, where this stuff is possible. I don't know how, but Youtube is a powerful medium that can make stuff happen.
The ending was pretty sweet and I loved that there were second chances for many things (and no I won't spoil which ones).
I also LOVE LOVE the cover, it is so sweet and I love the purple colour.
All in all, in overall, I loved reading this one, it was a good read. I would recommend it.
I just love books like this. We don't have prom here, so I am always looking for books that are about it. And this one was even higher on my OMG list when I found out it was about two sweet girls who wanted to go to the prom together. And the difficulties that followed.
Because this town doesn't like LGBT people. This town doesn't want them there. And Emma just wants to go to prom. I could feel that. And I was just heartbroken that all the things that already happened to her (her parents throwing her out of her home, bullying since then) only got worse and worse, and still she wanted to continue, because she also deserves to go to a prom. I just wanted to hug Emma so many times. Because things are hard and they get harder and harder, especially when prom happens and something awful happens. The poor girl completely falls apart and again I just wish I was there so I could hold her. No one deserves the things she went through. No one.
While I knew something was up with those Broadway stars I still enjoyed seeing them around, especially Barry was a favourite of mine. He really helped out Emma, he was there for her, and he made her feel like she wasn't alone. And I loved that they did everything they could for Emma and the prom. Sure, they had some egotistical reasons, but I know that at least Barry also meant it when he did all the things he did. Of course, I was a bit pissed when things came out. I expected it, but I was hoping it just wouldn't be true.
I was a big fan of Emma's grandma who was a kick-ass lady who didn't take crap from anyone and I loved how she helped out Emma, consulted with her if she really wanted something. She was just the sweetest and I am so happy Emma got to live with her.
I would have loved to see more romance between Alyssa and Emma. Now we have to rely on a lot of memories, and maybe a couple of moments.
I am glad that we saw POVs of both the girls, Alyssa and Emma. I have to say I was pulled more to the Emma POV. I don't know Alyssa is a sweet girl, but something was just not working with her for me.
I still don't get why people are afraid or angry at LGBT people. It isn't a disease, it isn't something bad, it isn't contagious. People should really be more open about things, and maybe read the bible a bit better and not just pick out the parts they like or that fit with their ideas.
However, there were at least three things that I found a bit too magical and which is why the book was almost a 4 star, but in the end there was enough to like so 4.5 star. I will put these under spoilers.
Spoiler
That the teens in the school were all very bigoted but when one celebrity talks to them about the bible just once they suddenly open up to everything. Sorry, it just doesn't go that fast. Believe me.That the mom from the MC who was still in the closet would be totally OK with her daughter being gay. Or well, much better than anticipated. I don't believe that in the slightest. I have seen people like that mom and believe me they don't just go POOF and become slightly more normal people in just a couple of minutes. We do see that she is having a bit of a struggle with it, but that is all. Sorry, not believable.
That in the end Emma makes a vlog about the situation and writes a very sad song and everyone in the school is all OMG EMMA IS AMAZING and we are so so sorry, at least most of the peeps at school did that and it just made my eyes roll. It just felt a bit too magical and a bit too much like oh the ending is coming and I need to make it a happy and glittery one. Sure, I would have liked a happy ending, but this is just not how it works. People who are bigoted don't just magically change because of a song, or a conversation. It takes time. Talking. Time. More talking. Hope and praying that they will understand.
Believe me, there is a reason why I didn't come out as Bi until like 2 years ago. I have been grown up religiously (and still am Christian), and while my parents were pretty acceptable at points.. it was also not a situation to come out. Not to mention I don't know how the church would handle it but given they gave me a big speech about Harry Potter being evil, I think it is best I didn't explore things too much. So yeah, I just don't believe these situations would go the way they went.
Now I can hear you say, but Mehsi what about those Broadway stars that coincidentally hit the town. I can believe that, I have seen some stuff in newspapers, mostly from the US though, where this stuff is possible. I don't know how, but Youtube is a powerful medium that can make stuff happen.
The ending was pretty sweet and I loved that there were second chances for many things (and no I won't spoil which ones).
I also LOVE LOVE the cover, it is so sweet and I love the purple colour.
All in all, in overall, I loved reading this one, it was a good read. I would recommend it.
cosmo_junk's review against another edition
3.0
tw homophobia
i loved this book! the scandal, the hopelessness, the drama of it all, UGH. so good. i haven't seen the musical or the movie yet and now i'm definitely planning on it!
i loved this book! the scandal, the hopelessness, the drama of it all, UGH. so good. i haven't seen the musical or the movie yet and now i'm definitely planning on it!
karlasequec's review against another edition
5.0
Una historia cortita y dulce, que nos relata lo dificil que es salir con la persona que amas cuando nadie lo acepta.
En especial cuando quieres hacer cosas memorables con esa persona, como bailar al ritmo de una melodia.
Super dulce y tierno, un libro que considero debe ser uno de los mejores libros del colectivo para jóvenes que desean saber mas de la comunidad a través de situaciones normales pero difíciles de afrontar para quienes nos consideran "diferentes".
Es tan perfecto que lo pongo en mi top 10 de mejor libros del mundo!
En especial cuando quieres hacer cosas memorables con esa persona, como bailar al ritmo de una melodia.
Super dulce y tierno, un libro que considero debe ser uno de los mejores libros del colectivo para jóvenes que desean saber mas de la comunidad a través de situaciones normales pero difíciles de afrontar para quienes nos consideran "diferentes".
Es tan perfecto que lo pongo en mi top 10 de mejor libros del mundo!
chlobeez7's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
hazel_oat's review against another edition
2.0
i have very mixed (mostly negative) feelings about this book and if i get around to it then i'll tell you all about them
jajanette26's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.25