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devynreadsnovels's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Gun violence, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Bullying, Cursing, Racism, Grief, Transphobia, Biphobia, Classism, Infidelity, Mass/school shootings, Antisemitism, Lesbophobia, Xenophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Violence
broprahwinfree222's review
adventurous
inspiring
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? No
4.25
passedduebooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-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? No
5.0
pinkpygmypuff's review
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I read Wide Awake back when it was first published in 2004, and it definitely hasn't ever been my favorite David Levithan novel. Tone wise, it just felt like it didn't fit with the other things he was writing? While the author's note does give context as to why he decided to give this novel a refresh, I'm not sure it was necessarily something we needed.
A lot of this book reflects what is currently happening in the US (politics wise, at least), and while it is important to talk about those issues, a lot of people read to escape (especially teenagers). I'm not sure this will necessarily have wide appeal. Levithan does deal with these complex issues with grace, but a lot of it just hits too close to home.
Not a terrible read, but probably not a book I'll ever visit again.
A lot of this book reflects what is currently happening in the US (politics wise, at least), and while it is important to talk about those issues, a lot of people read to escape (especially teenagers). I'm not sure this will necessarily have wide appeal. Levithan does deal with these complex issues with grace, but a lot of it just hits too close to home.
Not a terrible read, but probably not a book I'll ever visit again.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism and Homophobia
balbsharp's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
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