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butler20's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Grief, Mass/school shootings, and Murder
jess_thefacts's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Suicide, Grief, Mass/school shootings, and Murder
rose34's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, and Alcohol
Minor: Ableism and Racism
good_names_dont_exist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction and Alcoholism
taylors_literature's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Mass/school shootings, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
kamilahlove's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Mass/school shootings, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
daringreader13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Blood, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Religious bigotry, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
wastingtime1994's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The “big twist” is hyped up far too much in the beginning - to the point where I nearly forgot there was a plot to begin with. When it’s revealed halfway through, the entire book loses steam. I dragged myself to the end, and while I’m happy I did, it looked bleak for a moment.
The timeline can also be confusing, as it jumps between different years with little explanation or warning.
However, overall I would recommend it. It’s very reflective regarding the resilience of teenagers, the impacts of PTSD, the importance (or not?) of the truth, and the reality of religion in America. 3.5/5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Mass/school shootings, and Murder
Moderate: Gore, Mental illness, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide and Religious bigotry
brookey8888's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Religious bigotry, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
goodnightngo's review against another edition
3.0
Moderate: Bullying, Gun violence, Hate crime, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Religious bigotry, and Murder