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m00plays's review against another edition
4.0
I couldn't put this book down, it was like I was addicted and i'm not sure why? Every time I put it down I was like oh I need to see what happens here. When you think you know what's going to happen, it all gets flipped on its head and you're like SAY WHAT?!
At first there wasn't much going on to be totally honest, like all the drama had already happened and we were being filled in on it a little late but WOAH major shock towards the end. You've gotta read this book and feel the intense-ness of it.
I couldn't get over how much hate there is in this book and how much it may reflect the real world! Also, the Leteo procedure is highly controversial and really got me thinking...
I would definitely recommend this read!
At first there wasn't much going on to be totally honest, like all the drama had already happened and we were being filled in on it a little late but WOAH major shock towards the end. You've gotta read this book and feel the intense-ness of it.
I couldn't get over how much hate there is in this book and how much it may reflect the real world! Also, the Leteo procedure is highly controversial and really got me thinking...
I would definitely recommend this read!
kells_'s review against another edition
4.0
***Minor Spoilers***
I have a little mixed feelings about this book but it was overall good.
What I liked about the book:
This book was definitely well written. Theres a lot of emotion in it and I can feel the authors own pain in it too since he is a part of that community. I def do think a lot of the stuff in the book is derived from his own experiences and his own emotions he struggled with before he was openly gay. I also think that the childhood memories Aaron had may be somewhat a reflection of adam silveras own childhood memories. I thought the emotion in the book was pretty raw and real & I loved the emotion it was packed with. Its def a book to leave u w lingering thoughts and feelings. It's definitely writing that will make you feel something. The main protagonist aaron just can't seem to catch a break, how can somebody not feel for him when they read this? I kept thinking to myself reading this book that no this guy really can't catch a break, it was pain after pain after pain. I really liked Aaron's mother, she is the embodiment of what a mother should be, loving, caring, supportive, etc. She was also a really strong woman. I also liked the character development in his brother Eric.
What I have mixed feelings about:
1) There was cheating in this book. I do feel bad for aaron and i really did want him to find his own happiness and stop going through so much shit. But i was really bothered by the cheating in this book and the leading on of another person. I understand his POV, and I get why he did the stuff he did, but it still bothered me that he knowingly cheated on someone and continued to hurt their feelings like that. I'm always against cheating.
2) Something else that bothered me was that I didn't like how for some time Aaron kept on thinking someone was gay even though they made it crystal clear to aaron that they didn't swing that way, like oh no he's lying he's definitely gay. I get the feeling of unrequited love, but aaron can't just assume someones sexuality like that, he made it clear he was straight so don't try to twist things around.
I have a little mixed feelings about this book but it was overall good.
What I liked about the book:
This book was definitely well written. Theres a lot of emotion in it and I can feel the authors own pain in it too since he is a part of that community. I def do think a lot of the stuff in the book is derived from his own experiences and his own emotions he struggled with before he was openly gay. I also think that the childhood memories Aaron had may be somewhat a reflection of adam silveras own childhood memories. I thought the emotion in the book was pretty raw and real & I loved the emotion it was packed with. Its def a book to leave u w lingering thoughts and feelings. It's definitely writing that will make you feel something. The main protagonist aaron just can't seem to catch a break, how can somebody not feel for him when they read this? I kept thinking to myself reading this book that no this guy really can't catch a break, it was pain after pain after pain. I really liked Aaron's mother, she is the embodiment of what a mother should be, loving, caring, supportive, etc. She was also a really strong woman. I also liked the character development in his brother Eric.
What I have mixed feelings about:
1) There was cheating in this book. I do feel bad for aaron and i really did want him to find his own happiness and stop going through so much shit. But i was really bothered by the cheating in this book and the leading on of another person. I understand his POV, and I get why he did the stuff he did, but it still bothered me that he knowingly cheated on someone and continued to hurt their feelings like that. I'm always against cheating.
2) Something else that bothered me was that I didn't like how for some time Aaron kept on thinking someone was gay even though they made it crystal clear to aaron that they didn't swing that way, like oh no he's lying he's definitely gay. I get the feeling of unrequited love, but aaron can't just assume someones sexuality like that, he made it clear he was straight so don't try to twist things around.
calvin_k_ho's review against another edition
4.5
4.5 stars!
Adam Silvera enjoys tugging at your heart strings, huh? More Happy Than Not, I can indeed tell you I was not happy with how you emotionally destroyed me Adam.
God, this book wrecked me. All I want is just to hug Aaron and let him know things will get better soon. A story that'll definitely leave you thinking of this long after you finish.
Adam Silvera enjoys tugging at your heart strings, huh? More Happy Than Not, I can indeed tell you I was not happy with how you emotionally destroyed me Adam.
God, this book wrecked me. All I want is just to hug Aaron and let him know things will get better soon. A story that'll definitely leave you thinking of this long after you finish.
smiling_sushi's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
4.25
robinsnow's review against another edition
challenging
dark
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hannet's review against another edition
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Also, I thought Adam Silvera was David Levithan, but apparently they're two separate people writing gay characters, which explains the entirely different styles. Now I wanna read all of Silvera, but also I don't wanna read YA and sad stuff.
thealien_em's review against another edition
challenging
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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
eesh25's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 Stars
Aaron Soto is sixteen years old and his family has recently suffered a great tragedy. He's struggling to find happiness, and his girlfriend and his new best friend, Thomas, are two people who help. But as he and Thomas get closer, he discovers things that he would rather not know and, lucky for him, there's a medical procedure that can help suppress memories. Now it's up to him to decide if forgetting is really the best option.
And from that, and the fact that the book is written by Adam Silvera, it's easy to guess why there's so much hype. Like, there are people promising heartbreak and blown minds. Unfortunately, I'm kinda disappointed. This is a good book but, and I hate that I'm saying this, it reads like it was written by a guy. You know, the kind of book you imagine that a guy in his early to mid-twenties would write; lacking an emotional punch. Because even though I liked the story and thought the characters were interesting, I didn't care like I was supposed to.
Aaron is dealing with depression and somewhat of a crisis of identity. He wants to be happy but doesn't know how. He wants things to be right but we all know what simply wanting something doesn't make it happen. He's so confused and desolate that it should've had me practically in tears. But there was nothing.
The pace of the book was also a bit fast. We didn't get enough time to marinate in the events and revelations. I didn't feel nearly enough of an emotions connection to any of the characters, which is something I feel is very important when you're reading a contemporary. I liked the addition of the memory suppressing procedure, Lateo. It was very interesting. At first it felt out-of-place but it was quite well incorporated in the world.
The story was really good and I loved how realistic it all was. The book isn't set in the best kind of neighbourhood and Adam Silvera doesn't try to censor what goes on in the place, which I applaud because this is something that kids live every day. The rest of the world needs to see that not every teenager's life is about highschool drama and prom dates. I mean, there's nothing wrong with those — there are some truly great stories told in that setting — but it was nice seeing something different.
Overall, I liked the book but I wish it made me care more. I still think it's worth a read though. And if not this one, then you should definitely the author's other books. History is All You Left Me, for example, is amazing.
Aaron Soto is sixteen years old and his family has recently suffered a great tragedy. He's struggling to find happiness, and his girlfriend and his new best friend, Thomas, are two people who help. But as he and Thomas get closer, he discovers things that he would rather not know and, lucky for him, there's a medical procedure that can help suppress memories. Now it's up to him to decide if forgetting is really the best option.
And from that, and the fact that the book is written by Adam Silvera, it's easy to guess why there's so much hype. Like, there are people promising heartbreak and blown minds. Unfortunately, I'm kinda disappointed. This is a good book but, and I hate that I'm saying this, it reads like it was written by a guy. You know, the kind of book you imagine that a guy in his early to mid-twenties would write; lacking an emotional punch. Because even though I liked the story and thought the characters were interesting, I didn't care like I was supposed to.
Aaron is dealing with depression and somewhat of a crisis of identity. He wants to be happy but doesn't know how. He wants things to be right but we all know what simply wanting something doesn't make it happen. He's so confused and desolate that it should've had me practically in tears. But there was nothing.
The pace of the book was also a bit fast. We didn't get enough time to marinate in the events and revelations. I didn't feel nearly enough of an emotions connection to any of the characters, which is something I feel is very important when you're reading a contemporary. I liked the addition of the memory suppressing procedure, Lateo. It was very interesting. At first it felt out-of-place but it was quite well incorporated in the world.
The story was really good and I loved how realistic it all was. The book isn't set in the best kind of neighbourhood and Adam Silvera doesn't try to censor what goes on in the place, which I applaud because this is something that kids live every day. The rest of the world needs to see that not every teenager's life is about highschool drama and prom dates. I mean, there's nothing wrong with those — there are some truly great stories told in that setting — but it was nice seeing something different.
Overall, I liked the book but I wish it made me care more. I still think it's worth a read though. And if not this one, then you should definitely the author's other books. History is All You Left Me, for example, is amazing.
faeriesparks's review
3.0
I enjoyed this book but I wasn't as blown away as most people seem to be. There was a lot of build-up to the story and for the longest time I was wondering when something would finally happen. But Adam Silvera tackled some important topics in this book (for example; sexuality isn't a choice and it can't just be erased) and I would still recommend it!