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melissa_bookworm's review against another edition
3.0
This book fell a little flat to me. The themes of depression & guilt are potent throughout which is its real virtue. The way Aysel describes her depression as her black slug seems a quite accurate portrayal of how depression feels from the inside. Roman's story is a sad one & I understand the characters motives for wanting to end his life but as Aysel & Roman's relationship develops he doesn't seem to develop as a character. This might appeal more at the target age, full of hormones and possible angst, but I sadly didn't connect.
cleothebengal's review
1.0
This wasn't the worst book I've ever read, but although the concept is original, it is far from the best. I really would have liked to give this 1 and 1/2 stars but obviously that wasn't an option. Although it deals with deep subject matters, the book itself doesn't permeate any farther than your run-of-the mill teen novel.
blurrypetals's review against another edition
4.0
This book was sad. I was waiting for a gut-punch every minute, but the more I read, the more I realized the emotional value of this book was all on the surface level. It's sweet but not completely successful in what it's trying to say or do. It's nice but definitely nothing special.
rosalie_gonzalus's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
kofolapumpkin's review against another edition
2.0
Unfortunately this book was very anticlimactic.
Reading the end of it felt like turning the TV off 5 minutes before the movie ends. Also, I couldn't relate to the character Aysel at all. Who the hell hums classical music? How is that even possible? I remember telling people I liked classical music in 7th grade just to be cool.
On top of this I sometimes felt like I was reading a book about physics or something.
Also, how can you write a BOOK that talks down literature? People read books because they like literature... and not because they want to be criticized for reading it.
There are a lot of loose ends that the author didn't even care to tie up.
THE FOLLOWING MIGHT CONTAIN SLIGHT SPOILERS
For example, during 80% of the book Aysel talks about her father/wanting to meet him. There was this whole build-up towards her meeting him and well.. I just would've liked to "see" that happen. Very unsatisfying.
Also: what's with the rest of her family? Her sister showed some affection for the first time ever and after that they never talk again? Is Aysel going to get therapy or not? Why does nobody bully her anymore all of a sudden? Did she imagine it all or what? Ugh.. This makes me angry.
Reading the end of it felt like turning the TV off 5 minutes before the movie ends. Also, I couldn't relate to the character Aysel at all. Who the hell hums classical music? How is that even possible? I remember telling people I liked classical music in 7th grade just to be cool.
On top of this I sometimes felt like I was reading a book about physics or something.
Also, how can you write a BOOK that talks down literature? People read books because they like literature... and not because they want to be criticized for reading it.
There are a lot of loose ends that the author didn't even care to tie up.
THE FOLLOWING MIGHT CONTAIN SLIGHT SPOILERS
For example, during 80% of the book Aysel talks about her father/wanting to meet him. There was this whole build-up towards her meeting him and well.. I just would've liked to "see" that happen. Very unsatisfying.
Also: what's with the rest of her family? Her sister showed some affection for the first time ever and after that they never talk again? Is Aysel going to get therapy or not? Why does nobody bully her anymore all of a sudden? Did she imagine it all or what? Ugh.. This makes me angry.
kish576's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
princzukos's review
4.0
Actual Score: 3.5
Great book with great characters, however the romance and message* at the end kind of bothered me.
* Love doesn't cure mental illness, however I liked how Aysel and Roman finally decided to be honest with each other, and accept the fact that depression doesn't always go away.
Great book with great characters, however the romance and message* at the end kind of bothered me.
* Love doesn't cure mental illness, however I liked how Aysel and Roman finally decided to be honest with each other, and accept the fact that depression doesn't always go away.
gr4c13333's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Suicide attempt, Child death, and Suicide
outoftheblue14's review against another edition
4.0
Per certi versi molto simile a All the Bright Places/Raccontami di un giorno perfetto, ma per fortuna
I protagonisti mi sono piaciuti molto entrambi. Quello che invece non mi è piaciuto molto è una certa romanticizzazione della depressione... e l'idea che l'amore slava da qualsiasi cosa. Spiacente, ma non credo che l'amore salvi dalla depressione, anzi, faccio fatica a credere che una persona depressa possa davvero innamorarsi.
Spoiler
il finale è abbastanza diverso.I protagonisti mi sono piaciuti molto entrambi. Quello che invece non mi è piaciuto molto è una certa romanticizzazione della depressione... e l'idea che l'amore slava da qualsiasi cosa. Spiacente, ma non credo che l'amore salvi dalla depressione, anzi, faccio fatica a credere che una persona depressa possa davvero innamorarsi.