Reviews

Nick and Charlie by Alice Oseman

bruathayde's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

izzys06's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

matmatmatty's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Was very cute! Normally for a story like this, I would be really frustrated with the lack of communication but I think because I know these characters, it doesn't feel completely ridiculous.

That bring said, please communicate in relationships!

almyworld's review against another edition

5.0

Nick and Charlie have my heart, I love that we get to get a glimpse into their future relationship, in which they have good and also bad days. But no matter what happens, they will always be Nick and Charlie.

hownovelle's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

krisandthesea's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

idamarieke's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

_pauline's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.0

I really like how the characters in Alice‘s books often tend to be aware of any unfair judgement/thoughts they’re having. They still feel that way & no one’s invalidating that; but they acknowledge when they’re being unfair and then try to deal with their feelings. 
For example

when Charlie says Nick is right to be excited about going to uni, and he knows he shouldn’t resent that, but that’s how he feels nonetheless

In general, I think her books are great examples for YA stories with a good mixture of immaturity/relatability/honesty and maturity/accountability/character growth

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Mental illness, and Eating disorder

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Bullying

kaila2464's review against another edition

4.0

4 stars.
I miss them

annalenawrites's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Read this to practice Swedish as I already knew the story in English and loved it although it took me a while to get through and there were some typos unfortunately. Nick and Charlie are so cute and relatable, glad they worked things out and made up and it makes me so happy that they get their happily ever after!