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_reedmylife_'s review against another edition
2.0
This book was an alright book. It was kind of confusing and I wish the reveal of what happened was a little bit more unexpected and crazy. Overall not a bad book, just a book that did not leave me with much.
springsea's review against another edition
3.0
This book reads like an experiment - in style and construction - that was only partially successful. Perhaps this rabbit hole of a novel deserves a second read because just adapting to the all the strikethroughs took quite a shift for me.
sasha_hurwitz's review against another edition
3.0
The concept of the book was great but it didn't turn out that well on paper. It was an okay read.
ehurdle's review against another edition
5.0
I finished this book in one sitting; I haven't loved a book this much in a really long time.
mesy_mark's review against another edition
5.0
I fall back to this book. Its something that I just don't know what strikes me as a good book. I get that it has its flaws, the angst is one of it yet at the same time the angst is something is good considering the topic. The fear is real when you have no idea o what has happened to your only best friend.
I somewhat like the strike-through. The way I see it is that it is all the thoughts you have but then don't really want to say the words. I know I have those thoughts. I also am a huge fan of the photographs it adds an eerie descent into Ariel's condition.
Overall, I like the book mainly because it just struck me as a good book. I can't really give my reasons why except that although at times the angst is annoying it feels right for this book. As well as what may seem to be an annoying feature- the strike though. And of course, my love of the photographs.
I somewhat like the strike-through. The way I see it is that it is all the thoughts you have but then don't really want to say the words. I know I have those thoughts. I also am a huge fan of the photographs it adds an eerie descent into Ariel's condition.
Overall, I like the book mainly because it just struck me as a good book. I can't really give my reasons why except that although at times the angst is annoying it feels right for this book. As well as what may seem to be an annoying feature- the strike though. And of course, my love of the photographs.
chance's review against another edition
4.0
The tone of Every You, Every Me is quite a departure from much of Levithan's previous romantic works, but still delivers on his trademark well drawn complex characters and honesty. It's chilling in combination with the black and white photography that almost makes the experience feel too real. Real enough to force me to take a breather from time to time. But overall, it was refreshing to read a young adult psychological thriller rather than the typical high school romance that forces a young adult to think outside of their own self-absorbed life.
scythefranz's review
2.0
What a shame.
With black-and-white pictures and strike-through texts, I thought this book will be a disturbing psychological tale but the thing is, it wasn't.
Yes, there was a mystery but it didn't really work for me. I think it has been used just to make someone be compelled and read the book until the end in one sitting (which I did, unfortunately).
But this is a hideous and pretentious technique. Because really, this book is all about angst, teenage angst and nothing more. The angst is strong in this one.
I gave it two stars, anyhow, because I bought it in a cheap price. Hehe.
With black-and-white pictures and strike-through texts, I thought this book will be a disturbing psychological tale but the thing is, it wasn't.
Yes, there was a mystery but it didn't really work for me. I think it has been used just to make someone be compelled and read the book until the end in one sitting (which I did, unfortunately).
But this is a hideous and pretentious technique. Because really, this book is all about angst, teenage angst and nothing more. The angst is strong in this one.
I gave it two stars, anyhow, because I bought it in a cheap price. Hehe.
fagtian's review against another edition
3.0
"You know one me. Just like I know one you. But you can't know every me. And I can't know every you."
I love Levithan and his words. I love how creative he gets in every book, but this book wasn't for me.
Even though I liked how he describes teen depression, friendship, and love, I didn't like the main story and the mystery.
I love Levithan and his words. I love how creative he gets in every book, but this book wasn't for me.
Even though I liked how he describes teen depression, friendship, and love, I didn't like the main story and the mystery.