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A review by valeria_balzan
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
4.5
One Last Stop is different from other books not only because of its characters and themes, but because of they way those are written. Casey McQuiston perfectly balances humor and relatability with existential dread and angst.
It, ironically, feels like travelling on the Net York subway, surrounded by all different kinds of people, from different backgrounds and different stories, that all come together under love, whether that is romantic or simply friendship.
The love story of Jane and August is like no other, and it's uniqueness makes it perfect.
Now, something that I did not enjoy about the book much was the long chapters and the slow pacing of the story. Helen Hoang says it should be savoured slowly, but sometimes it's too much, although it could be compesated with the great quotes and beautiful writting.
It, ironically, feels like travelling on the Net York subway, surrounded by all different kinds of people, from different backgrounds and different stories, that all come together under love, whether that is romantic or simply friendship.
The love story of Jane and August is like no other, and it's uniqueness makes it perfect.
Now, something that I did not enjoy about the book much was the long chapters and the slow pacing of the story. Helen Hoang says it should be savoured slowly, but sometimes it's too much, although it could be compesated with the great quotes and beautiful writting.