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bookfilledcottage's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I knew Gabrielle Zevin was famous for creating heart-breaking stories, but I hadn’t cried over a book for a while… not anymore. Thanks for that!
I loved the cozy space that Island Books has become in my mind, despite the tragedy around it.
I loved the characters and how real and raw and hilarious they were.
I also really loved both the idea for the plot itself as well as the themes explored though I may not agree with them.
Essentially, a book for book lovers who are suckers for a little cry and a little inspiration.
Graphic: Death of parent, Alcoholism, Car accident, Death, and Suicide
taliac's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
3.5
I don't think it is anywhere near as special or as 'strong' as the authors more recent work but still with a read of you are looking for a nice easy story.
Minor: Death, Suicide, Alcoholism, and Infertility
crystalleighwrites's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Alcoholism, Cancer, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Miscarriage, and Vomit
mimamilli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Cancer, Infertility, Alcoholism, Miscarriage, and Car accident
janatoktok's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Infidelity, Cancer, Infertility, and Suicide
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Car accident
dazzy's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Cancer, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Death of parent, Death, Car accident, Abandonment, Drug use, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Infidelity
Minor: Drug use
sadiebugreads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Terminal illness and Alcoholism
Minor: Suicide
_kathill's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Suicide, Abandonment, Death, Alcoholism, Car accident, Medical content, Miscarriage, Vomit, and Cancer
transfluff's review
- 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
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Alcohol, Suicide, Miscarriage, Death of parent, Car accident, Vomit, Death, and Alcoholism
lauracollins096's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Cancer, Abandonment, Death, Alcoholism, Infertility, Infidelity, Suicide, Car accident, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness
Minor: Xenophobia, Ableism, Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Medical content