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mbenzz's review against another edition
4.0
This is absolutely a 5-Star story. For me personally, it's more like 3.5 Stars, but that's only because I wasn't expecting it to be so heavy and crushingly sad.
I mean, this is a saaaaaaad story, and I was woefully unprepared for it.
I recently read Ms. LaCour's 'Hold Still'. I knew what I was getting into when I picked that up, and it was brilliant and tragic, and while I don't know that the word 'enjoy' is appropriate for such a book, I really felt that book and loved it.
'We Are Ok' is equally tragic, just in a completely different way. Marin, all alone in that college dorm over Christmas break, broke my heart. I couldn't understand what the hell her problem was in the beginning, why she was being so morose and closed off; until I started to recognize her debilitating anxiety for what it was...then I started to cut her some slack.
Marin's whole life is just sad. The loss of her mother, then her Grandfather, and the life she thought she had with him, losing her best friend to college, and having to start all over completely alone, 3,000 miles away from everything she knew and loved.
It was all so depressing, and even though it was incredibly well written, I struggled to continue on with the story.
In the end, though, I'm glad I did. The ending was one of love and the beginning of Marin's healing. I cried and cried, but it was worth it. The ending doesn't minimize any of Marin's pain, but it was beautiful, and she deserved it every minute of it.
This is my second Nina LaCour book, and I absolutely recommend her to anyone who may be interested. I don't know if all her books are this heavy, but the two I've read certainly are. Because of that, I need to take a wee little break until I pick up another one of her books. For now, I'm off to read about rainbows and unicorns.
I mean, this is a saaaaaaad story, and I was woefully unprepared for it.
I recently read Ms. LaCour's 'Hold Still'. I knew what I was getting into when I picked that up, and it was brilliant and tragic, and while I don't know that the word 'enjoy' is appropriate for such a book, I really felt that book and loved it.
'We Are Ok' is equally tragic, just in a completely different way. Marin, all alone in that college dorm over Christmas break, broke my heart. I couldn't understand what the hell her problem was in the beginning, why she was being so morose and closed off; until I started to recognize her debilitating anxiety for what it was...then I started to cut her some slack.
Marin's whole life is just sad. The loss of her mother, then her Grandfather, and the life she thought she had with him, losing her best friend to college, and having to start all over completely alone, 3,000 miles away from everything she knew and loved.
It was all so depressing, and even though it was incredibly well written, I struggled to continue on with the story.
In the end, though, I'm glad I did. The ending was one of love and the beginning of Marin's healing. I cried and cried, but it was worth it. The ending doesn't minimize any of Marin's pain, but it was beautiful, and she deserved it every minute of it.
This is my second Nina LaCour book, and I absolutely recommend her to anyone who may be interested. I don't know if all her books are this heavy, but the two I've read certainly are. Because of that, I need to take a wee little break until I pick up another one of her books. For now, I'm off to read about rainbows and unicorns.
maimona's review against another edition
5.0
This is the kind of book I will always remember! (even though it was short)
The flow of the book was amazing. the author was so specific on every scene- I could imagine this book turn into a movie, the kind that where you know where things going but you keep watching to feel everything the mc feel and every scene will show you a day of the Mc life!
***SPOILER ALERT!
I think this book is all about "we are okay" and glad it got its own happy ending!
loneliness and betrayal are the most painful things in life and Marin got through them at the same time! but knowing that there is someone she can return to, after everything, was the best thing for me:)
Highly Recommended!!
The flow of the book was amazing. the author was so specific on every scene- I could imagine this book turn into a movie, the kind that where you know where things going but you keep watching to feel everything the mc feel and every scene will show you a day of the Mc life!
***SPOILER ALERT!
I think this book is all about "we are okay" and glad it got its own happy ending!
loneliness and betrayal are the most painful things in life and Marin got through them at the same time! but knowing that there is someone she can return to, after everything, was the best thing for me:)
Highly Recommended!!
daarwin's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
ramramyum's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
giulia_hikari's review against another edition
5.0
All'inizio non mi stava prendendo, non riuscivo a entrare nel racconto (forse anche per il periodo personale un po' meh), ma mi sono fatta forza per andare avanti. Da un punto in poi sono riuscita ad andare avanti e a comprendere di più la narrazione, che diventava sempre più dolorosa. Mi ha trasmesso molta solitudine, molto dolore, e mi ha fatto emozionare tanto proprio per questo. Certo, non è una lettura leggera e forse in un momento diverso l'avrei apprezzato di più, ma suscita emozioni forti che vale la pena leggere.
chrissi93's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
books_tea_and_fantasy's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 ⭐️
Characters: 8
Atmosphere: 8
Writing: 9
Plot: 9
Intrigue: 8
Logic: 7
Enjoyment: 9
Characters: 8
Atmosphere: 8
Writing: 9
Plot: 9
Intrigue: 8
Logic: 7
Enjoyment: 9
velusica's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
3.75
linndt's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- 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
It was a sweet book about mental health and the ending was so sweet. It was written well and I liked the MC, but she was also a bit of a bitch. Overall the characters were sweet and the reveal was well done.