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jbear127's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
“so I ask you, what’s bigger than this?”
the plot point that stuck with me the most is the realization that our main character minimizes her own grief and overall life experiences. incredibly well done with not a happy ending but a continuation, a signal that life just… goes on. highly recommend for anyone who feels like they’re not where they thought they’d be.
the plot point that stuck with me the most is the realization that our main character minimizes her own grief and overall life experiences. incredibly well done with not a happy ending but a continuation, a signal that life just… goes on. highly recommend for anyone who feels like they’re not where they thought they’d be.
annabellegrace611's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
drjjsoc's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
tarcher's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
aitanajordan's review against another edition
5.0
keep reading
at first i thought it was trivial and self indulgent in the pathetic demise of the main character due to too many unfortunate events. i stayed for the mundane moments and the beautiful little inconsequential descriptions and eventually found myself rooting for casey because though deject for most of the book she really doesn’t give up and moves forward step by step till she’s running straight toward the future she hoped for herself
at first i thought it was trivial and self indulgent in the pathetic demise of the main character due to too many unfortunate events. i stayed for the mundane moments and the beautiful little inconsequential descriptions and eventually found myself rooting for casey because though deject for most of the book she really doesn’t give up and moves forward step by step till she’s running straight toward the future she hoped for herself
lilipass's review against another edition
5.0
Oh. My. God. The writing in this book is so good I felt like.i was the main character and holy shit did I feel her anxiety. Just wow. Incredible writing
thumanybooks's review against another edition
5.0
SO GOOD. I keep opening it again to re-read passages. There were so many moments late at night when I had to get out of bed to write down her observations. If you have ever been a creative person, or worked in a restaurant, or lived in Boston, King gets you. I felt like I was reliving my twenties. And especially if you have lost a parent, and feel lost yourself, this book really gets you. It's tender. It's also very real. I loved it.
izzyvc's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
ohheybryant's review against another edition
5.0
Every now and then you read a novel that brings to life a world you've lived in or a time you know, maybe both. Writers & Lovers did that for me and I loved it.