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theboldbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! I could relate to the characters because back in my high school and right after high school days, I could have been one of them. I really felt like I was there with them. The photography at the beginning of each chapter was very cool. Once again, Chad Lutzke packs so much emotion into a short book. It is ultimately a heartbreaking story with a bit of redemption.
sjgomzi's review against another edition
5.0
I don’t know how he does it, but another 5 star read from @ChadLutzke. I’m covered in goosebumps, emotionally drained, wondering what the hell im going to follow this up with. He just gets better and better. If you haven’t read him yet, what are you waiting for?
jasonsweirdreads's review
5.0
Left Speechless
What do you say after reading a novella like this? My god, what a punch in the gut. This story is about people, relationships, the stupid things we do - both intentionally and accidentally. It’s about tragedy, friendship, family, growing up, learning about yourself. It’s about being alive.
It’s a short read and well worth your time.
What do you say after reading a novella like this? My god, what a punch in the gut. This story is about people, relationships, the stupid things we do - both intentionally and accidentally. It’s about tragedy, friendship, family, growing up, learning about yourself. It’s about being alive.
It’s a short read and well worth your time.
jo_in_bookland's review against another edition
3.0
Skateboarding, partying, young love, The Cure. Even though this novella wasn't really my thing, I still enjoyed the writing and its devastating moments.
rock_n_reads's review against another edition
5.0
I still have more of Lutzke's work to read, which hopefully will decrease the amount of time that I have to wait for him to release another novel. I've loved everything from this author so far!
I followed the suggestions, and read this one while listening to The Cure's "Disintegration" album, and felt that it enhanced the experience. This novella is a great coming-of-age tale, with all of the emotion that I've found in other writing by Lutzke. While my path has not been exactly the same as the main character, I found many relatable moments in this story. Once again, this author has made me laugh, smile, and brought a tear to my eye.
I can't wait to read more of his work, and to see what comes next!
I followed the suggestions, and read this one while listening to The Cure's "Disintegration" album, and felt that it enhanced the experience. This novella is a great coming-of-age tale, with all of the emotion that I've found in other writing by Lutzke. While my path has not been exactly the same as the main character, I found many relatable moments in this story. Once again, this author has made me laugh, smile, and brought a tear to my eye.
I can't wait to read more of his work, and to see what comes next!
ghostthereader's review
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
karlakayjenniges's review against another edition
4.0
"This love/lust thing was kicking my ass. All I'd figured out was that one was worth pursuing and the other wasn't, and differentiating the two was hard as hell."
In this coming-of-age story there is a lot occurring. A group of friends living life the only way they know how to, because when you are young, you are just trying to figure out what you are going to do with it. Relationships are confusing, choices made that are not always the best to be made. But, it's life! And life is just big and messy!
This young group enjoys skateboards, music, and having fun when they can, hanging out, just like anyone else. Maybe drinking too much, smoking too much, but inside their inner selves, they are struggling with their emotions. Trying to figure out relationships, jobs, friendships, and finding out how choices impact everyone, and just how to keep going.
The majority of this story was resonating and relatable. Things you see people experience or things people have shared. There were elements in here that I felt were a bit obscure, leaving me feeling if not a bit frustrated, then a bit opinionated and not liking the way a certain aspect was handled. Of course I can't say what that was, because I sincerely dislike spoilers. Reading between the lines and feeling humanity is what I felt was really important while reading this one.
Because.....
"Maybe we're all stepping stones for each other. We're all helping somebody get somewhere. From here to a better there."
In this coming-of-age story there is a lot occurring. A group of friends living life the only way they know how to, because when you are young, you are just trying to figure out what you are going to do with it. Relationships are confusing, choices made that are not always the best to be made. But, it's life! And life is just big and messy!
This young group enjoys skateboards, music, and having fun when they can, hanging out, just like anyone else. Maybe drinking too much, smoking too much, but inside their inner selves, they are struggling with their emotions. Trying to figure out relationships, jobs, friendships, and finding out how choices impact everyone, and just how to keep going.
The majority of this story was resonating and relatable. Things you see people experience or things people have shared. There were elements in here that I felt were a bit obscure, leaving me feeling if not a bit frustrated, then a bit opinionated and not liking the way a certain aspect was handled. Of course I can't say what that was, because I sincerely dislike spoilers. Reading between the lines and feeling humanity is what I felt was really important while reading this one.
Because.....
"Maybe we're all stepping stones for each other. We're all helping somebody get somewhere. From here to a better there."
ginabaneena's review against another edition
5.0
Okay, I’m on a Chad binge. I loved this story of skater kids. I’m still a skater girl at heart that cannot skateboard to save her life. I’m actually wearing a ZERO hoodie as I write this.
aimeebix's review
1.0
I didn't like anything about this book. I didn't connect to any of the characters. The characters were basically the same person, they had no defining traits of personalities. The ending had a character acting different from the beginning of the book and it seemed like more of an attempt at shock value than making sense with the story. Nothing happened but kids driving around and skateboarding. Fucking boring and a let down. Also, I was excited because I was/am a punk rocker and I like the cure, but this book was a total let down. All the reviews I read made it seem like this book would tear me apart, but alas, I didn't give a fuck about any of the characters so it didn't affect me at all.