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miranda_b's review
5.0
Thought this book was going to be dull... There I was on the first page, second, third and hooked! Exciting, funny, interesting. Definitely a book that should be read.
anjalikay's review
3.0
My Thoughts on Everybody Hurts
Everybody Hurts was a very easy read, and I read it just two sittings. It was your typical YA love story, told from the two main character’s perspectives, with many tropes we’re familiar with in the Young Adult literature world.
Read the full review on This Splendid Shambles.
Everybody Hurts was a very easy read, and I read it just two sittings. It was your typical YA love story, told from the two main character’s perspectives, with many tropes we’re familiar with in the Young Adult literature world.
Read the full review on This Splendid Shambles.
bookmarked642's review
4.0
I don't usually read cheesy YA romance novels, and very rarely do I enjoy them much. This was kind of an impulse read, and I probably wouldn't have read it usually. But I'm glad I did.
It is pretty cheesy, and the voices of the characters are maybe over-exaggerated and trging-too-hard. But something about the writing was just really good, and I often found myself not wanting to put it down. Even though it was about love and sex and brain tumours.
Jango is an interesting character, who seems like a plain old bully/idiot at first but actually turns out to be pretty good. His home life is complicated, and his friendship with Matt is more valuable than he lets on. But near-death experiences bring out the truth - and Jango's affectionate, kind side.
Like I said before, it does all feel a bit too artificial - the "teenage" lingo is just not right, and the events are maybe played out to be more dramatic than they needed to be. I'm not actually sure how much I liked either of the main characters, but the telling of the story was great and made up for any dislikes I had.
It is a bit of a feel-good, cheesy romance in the end, which is nice to read sometimes. It's got a lot of twists - bad luck, bad tempers - that make it a bit more unique than similar YA romances. 4 stars.
It is pretty cheesy, and the voices of the characters are maybe over-exaggerated and trging-too-hard. But something about the writing was just really good, and I often found myself not wanting to put it down. Even though it was about love and sex and brain tumours.
Jango is an interesting character, who seems like a plain old bully/idiot at first but actually turns out to be pretty good. His home life is complicated, and his friendship with Matt is more valuable than he lets on. But near-death experiences bring out the truth - and Jango's affectionate, kind side.
Like I said before, it does all feel a bit too artificial - the "teenage" lingo is just not right, and the events are maybe played out to be more dramatic than they needed to be. I'm not actually sure how much I liked either of the main characters, but the telling of the story was great and made up for any dislikes I had.
It is a bit of a feel-good, cheesy romance in the end, which is nice to read sometimes. It's got a lot of twists - bad luck, bad tempers - that make it a bit more unique than similar YA romances. 4 stars.
livvmooree's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ljbentley27's review
4.0
I am a huge fan of books with multi perspectives and I love it when they come from two different writers. It is interesting to see how they dance around each other and to examine the nuances of each others’ writing.
Everybody Hurts by Joanna Nadin and Anthony McGowan is a perfect example of this. It is boss.
It tells the story of Matt and Sophia who meet in unusual circumstances and fall in love despite the surrounding drama that they have to deal with. It is a Romeo and Juliet tale for a modern audience.
Matt and Sophia’s story is gorgeous. It is heart-warming and told in a very relatable style. The teenagers are recognisable and relatable. This is a must read for the teenagers you know.
Everybody Hurts by Joanna Nadin and Anthony McGowan is available now.
For more information regarding Joanna Nadin (@joannanadin) please visit www.joannanadin.com.
For more information regarding Anthony McGowan (@anthony_mcgowan) please visit www.anthonymcgowan.com.
For more information regarding Atom (@AtomBooks) please visit www.atombooks.co.uk.
Everybody Hurts by Joanna Nadin and Anthony McGowan is a perfect example of this. It is boss.
It tells the story of Matt and Sophia who meet in unusual circumstances and fall in love despite the surrounding drama that they have to deal with. It is a Romeo and Juliet tale for a modern audience.
Matt and Sophia’s story is gorgeous. It is heart-warming and told in a very relatable style. The teenagers are recognisable and relatable. This is a must read for the teenagers you know.
Everybody Hurts by Joanna Nadin and Anthony McGowan is available now.
For more information regarding Joanna Nadin (@joannanadin) please visit www.joannanadin.com.
For more information regarding Anthony McGowan (@anthony_mcgowan) please visit www.anthonymcgowan.com.
For more information regarding Atom (@AtomBooks) please visit www.atombooks.co.uk.
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