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amyjo241's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
liena67's review against another edition
5.0
Era una vita che mi si diceva di leggere questo romanzo, e avevano ragione a insistere.
Ho trovato lo stile dell'autorə, che assolutamente non conoscevo, più che originale.
Ho adorato il ritmo, i momenti intensi in cui mi ha fatta sprofondare nella mente contorta di Ash e quelli divertentissimi con Darian, un fantastico pirata glitterato che ho amato dalla prima all'ultima riga.
È stato un viaggio particolare, una lettura che mi sono bevuta in pochi giorni e di cui ho apprezzato ogni sfumatura, dalla caratterizzazione di tutti i personaggi, anche quelli secondari, allo sballottamento nei pensieri confusi e maniacali di Ash.
E poi c'è lui, Darian, una stella polare assolutamente divina che ti trascina nel suo mondo di sorrisi, abbigliamenti improbabili, cuore genuino, battute irriverenti "occhessoio", ma con spalle forti perché alla fine ha ragione lui, può sempre essere "tutt'apposto".
La vita è questa: alti e bassi, salite e discese, momenti belli e momenti brutti e la felicità sta solo nel viverla così come viene.
Assolutamente consigliato.
Ho trovato lo stile dell'autorə, che assolutamente non conoscevo, più che originale.
Ho adorato il ritmo, i momenti intensi in cui mi ha fatta sprofondare nella mente contorta di Ash e quelli divertentissimi con Darian, un fantastico pirata glitterato che ho amato dalla prima all'ultima riga.
È stato un viaggio particolare, una lettura che mi sono bevuta in pochi giorni e di cui ho apprezzato ogni sfumatura, dalla caratterizzazione di tutti i personaggi, anche quelli secondari, allo sballottamento nei pensieri confusi e maniacali di Ash.
E poi c'è lui, Darian, una stella polare assolutamente divina che ti trascina nel suo mondo di sorrisi, abbigliamenti improbabili, cuore genuino, battute irriverenti "occhessoio", ma con spalle forti perché alla fine ha ragione lui, può sempre essere "tutt'apposto".
La vita è questa: alti e bassi, salite e discese, momenti belli e momenti brutti e la felicità sta solo nel viverla così come viene.
Assolutamente consigliato.
who_knew's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I had a lot of fun reading 70% of this book, and got through the rest. The parts that I liked, I loved. The love interest in this book is so precious. He had me from page 1.
The "everything falls apart" parts of the story were really drawn out and dark... Not in a super scary dark way, just in a much less fun to read way. And that theoretically makes a lot of sense for this character, but the payoff in the resolution didn't really earn out the misery.
It felt like it was missing one chapter at the end really, something happier that showed that the couple could work together. And there were points of the book that felt like they could have been explored in some small epilogue.Seeing the couple in public together Ash's domain again, but with him being more supportive with Darian. Showing Darian the tattoo. Something about the book that Ash is writing, something.
I love this author still, and I had lots of little laughs while reading this. Always tough when something doesn't quite end the way you wanted it to, but it's a good book.
The "everything falls apart" parts of the story were really drawn out and dark... Not in a super scary dark way, just in a much less fun to read way. And that theoretically makes a lot of sense for this character, but the payoff in the resolution didn't really earn out the misery.
It felt like it was missing one chapter at the end really, something happier that showed that the couple could work together. And there were points of the book that felt like they could have been explored in some small epilogue.
I love this author still, and I had lots of little laughs while reading this. Always tough when something doesn't quite end the way you wanted it to, but it's a good book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
folklorx's review
5.0
Never thought I'd sit through an entire book written in Essex dialect, but here we ah babes. Trainspotting for fans of early 2010 high street Britain.
rustbeltredux's review against another edition
5.0
I honestly didn’t expect to love this book as much as I did. I mean, the whole opposites attract trope is cute but so overdone and the Essex accent was almost unreadable at first. But then I kept reading and wow does this book absolutely nail it. The way it portrays mental illness is honest and thoughtful and the sheer power of the raw, unguarded emotions had me in tears more times than I’d like to admit. A solid gut punch right to the feels and definitely one of the best books I’ve read this year.
We are all a little broken, but if we’re really lucky the universe may send us our own sweet and earnest glitter pirate to hold us tight when we’re at our worst.
”I closed my eyes, as Icarus must once have done, and was glad to burn.”
We are all a little broken, but if we’re really lucky the universe may send us our own sweet and earnest glitter pirate to hold us tight when we’re at our worst.
”I closed my eyes, as Icarus must once have done, and was glad to burn.”
durdahawk's review
emotional
funny
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
gillianw's review against another edition
5.0
Re-read multiple times before looking at my review and wondering how in the world I only rated this one 4 stars the first time around. Duh. I have corrected this grievous oversight and offer all my apologies to Alexis Hall because his writing is divine and deserves all the stars.
Oh, my heart...*sigh*. This book was funny, touching, sexy and sweet but I'm learning to expect nothing less from the wonderful Alexis Hall. I'm not sure what else I can say about Glitterland except, I didn't just 'lie-kit', I luurrved it!
Oh, my heart...*sigh*. This book was funny, touching, sexy and sweet but I'm learning to expect nothing less from the wonderful Alexis Hall. I'm not sure what else I can say about Glitterland except, I didn't just 'lie-kit', I luurrved it!
audiobook_obsession's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.5
bluesmith's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Homophobia