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aheinicke27's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
5.0
What a beautifully heartbreaking story. Holy cow. I’ve had this book on the shelf for forever and finally got around to reading it. I cannot believe I waited so long — this book is one that will stick with me for a long time. I loved Daniel and Natasha. I loved that the entire book takes place over the course of a single day. I loved that the author included so many other unique perspectives to tell the story of first love and heartbreak. I loved that the author tackled big topics like race, philosophy, and science in a way that felt informative, artistic, and entertaining all at the same time. I will definitely be recommending this to people who enjoy romances with substance. I also will be thinking about that ending and wondering what could be. How I wish there was a sequel or at least an epilogue to the epilogue!
chloefalk's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.75
callieju's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this, it was cute, not something i’d normally read though
kaulhilo's review against another edition
4.0
"Carl Sagan said that if you want to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe."
The writing style was so beautiful and the ending too??? I can't believe this book is real,,,,, I'm just,,,, gonna die,,
The writing style was so beautiful and the ending too??? I can't believe this book is real,,,,, I'm just,,,, gonna die,,
reinedumonde's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
faeriesparks's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a beautiful story. Up until the last few chapters I wasn't going to give this 4 stars but the ending was so fantastic, it definitely upped my rating.
This book really brought into perspective how every little act can change your life as well as the life of others. Not only do we get the POVs of our two main characters Daniel and Natasha but also little snippets of minor characters, whose day/life was influenced by Daniel and Natasha.
I loved the discussion of the different cultures and immigration.
I will say though, at first I was put of at how fast their romantic relationship developed. It was fitting for the kind of story that was told but personally I'm not a big fan of the 'insta-love'.
Nonetheless this was an amazing book that I definitely recommend!
This book really brought into perspective how every little act can change your life as well as the life of others. Not only do we get the POVs of our two main characters Daniel and Natasha but also little snippets of minor characters, whose day/life was influenced by Daniel and Natasha.
I loved the discussion of the different cultures and immigration.
I will say though, at first I was put of at how fast their romantic relationship developed. It was fitting for the kind of story that was told but personally I'm not a big fan of the 'insta-love'.
Nonetheless this was an amazing book that I definitely recommend!
togidemi's review against another edition
5.0
Not gonna lie, was gonna leave this at four stars because as lovely as this book was, my suspension of disbelief truly strained at the thought of them falling so deeply in love after spending... maybe thirteen hours at most together. Like I get that that ridiculous idea IS the premise of the whole book, but come on, y'know? But the ending. Ow.
Love the additional perspectives of side characters, how background characters made themselves memorable and reminded me that everyone's kind of the main character in their own story. Really fleshes out this novel's message of fate and love. Love how short the chapters are so I could delude myself into thinking "oh, one more chapter won't hurt - look, it's only three pages long!" and then finding an hour has passed.
And I couldn't help it, I adored Daniel and Natasha. I love how distinct and dorky Daniel's voice is especially, and how solid his character is; I'm MUCH closer to Tasha's (initial?) beliefs than his, but he felt more... real. I don't know. I've met a lot of people who believe what Natasha believes (which includes me oopssss) but they tend not to be as straightforward and, dare I say, cliche about it. Many people think love is just hormones and mutual benefit, but they don't usually go all the way with the Cold Woman Thinks Love Doesn't Exist (Despite Loving Her Friends and Family) trope. "I don't believe in love, love isn't real, nyeh nyeh".
It's just cute, and this book did have neat things to say about other things like race and culture and following your dreams that didn't feel cookie cutter and preachy. It made me believe in interconnection and fate and everything, if only for five or so hours.
Love the additional perspectives of side characters, how background characters made themselves memorable and reminded me that everyone's kind of the main character in their own story. Really fleshes out this novel's message of fate and love. Love how short the chapters are so I could delude myself into thinking "oh, one more chapter won't hurt - look, it's only three pages long!" and then finding an hour has passed.
And I couldn't help it, I adored Daniel and Natasha. I love how distinct and dorky Daniel's voice is especially, and how solid his character is; I'm MUCH closer to Tasha's (initial?) beliefs than his, but he felt more... real. I don't know. I've met a lot of people who believe what Natasha believes (which includes me oopssss) but they tend not to be as straightforward and, dare I say, cliche about it. Many people think love is just hormones and mutual benefit, but they don't usually go all the way with the Cold Woman Thinks Love Doesn't Exist (Despite Loving Her Friends and Family) trope. "I don't believe in love, love isn't real, nyeh nyeh".
It's just cute, and this book did have neat things to say about other things like race and culture and following your dreams that didn't feel cookie cutter and preachy. It made me believe in interconnection and fate and everything, if only for five or so hours.