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aj_mooney's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed diving back into the lives that Orange introduced us to in There There. The prequel/sequel element to this book was compelling. Orange's writing is beautiful and complex and it forces you to slow down to really grasp the words before they slip through your mind misunderstood. My one complaint is that the different pov voices didn't feel as distinct in this book as they did in There There. Because of this, I don't feel like I developed a deeper connection with the characters, but my investment in their stories from There There carried me through.
Overall, this is a poignant look at family, generational trauma, addiction, and growing up.
Overall, this is a poignant look at family, generational trauma, addiction, and growing up.
maddiholk's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kchin's review against another edition
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hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I'm speechless. His writing is incredibly powerful, absolutely stunning book.
kafresh's review against another edition
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- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
_alyosha_'s review against another edition
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- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mscherer's review against another edition
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lighthearted
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relaxing
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medium-paced
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- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
thebookishbollinger's review against another edition
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reflective
sad
medium-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
5.0
amelie_rose's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
letsgolesbians's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Drug use, Colonisation, Genocide, Addiction, Drug abuse, and Racism
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic, Rape, and Pregnancy
soozielyingcat's review against another edition
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hopeful
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sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0