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heytherekaity's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
oh my gods. this. this is why words are important!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Cursing
Minor: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
leslibellules's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Self harm, Sexual content, Car accident, and Death of parent
moendchen's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Kurzmeinung: Anders als der Klappentext es erwarten lässt, dafür aber umso besser! Perfekt für das mehrfache Leseerlebnis.
Zeitreisedilemma mit autistischen Zügen
Ein wunderschön geschriebener Roman über eine andersdenkende junge Frau, die Unglück förmlich anzieht und das Geschenk der Zeit bekommt.
Zeitreisedilemma mit autistischen Zügen
Ein wunderschön geschriebener Roman über eine andersdenkende junge Frau, die Unglück förmlich anzieht und das Geschenk der Zeit bekommt.
Seit langem hatte ich nicht mehr so viel Spaß beim Lesen und war von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite gefesselt und unterhalten.
Mit einem angenehmen, lockeren Schreibstil wird einem die Geschichte aus der Sicht der herrlich erfrischenden und sympathischen Protagonisten erzählt, die aufgrund ihrer autistischen Züge nicht nur anders denkt, sondern auch öfters anders handelt. Trockener, schlagfertiger Humor und viele Vergleichen und Verbindungen zur griechischen Mythologie dienen dazu, dass man das Gefühl vermittelt bekommt, eine Freundin würde von ihrem unglücklichen Alltag erzählen. Dabei hält sie keineswegs zurück mit ihren Wahrnehmungen und Gedanken und tretet dabei auch schön öfters mal ins Fettnäpfchen.
Die Handlung selbst schreitet schnell voran, und zwischenzeitlich fühlt man sich genauso erschöpft wie die Protagonisten, was mittels liebenswürdigen Charakteren und witzigen Dialogen ausgeglichen wird. Aufgrund der vielen Zeitsprünge verliert man als Leser jedoch schon mal die Übersicht über Geschehnisse, was durchaus passend ist, da es der Protagonisten ebenfalls so mit ihrer neuen Gabe ergeht. Themen wie Beruf, Liebe, Familie und Selbstwahrnehmung werden so aufgegriffen, wie man es nur selten liest und hinterlassen einem nach dem Lesen der letzten Seite ein warmes Gefühl zurück.
Der Roman steckt voller kleiner Details, die einem beim Lesen entgehen, schlichtweg, weil sie der Protagonisten entgehen, was in einem Vorfreude auf ein erneutes Durchlesen weckt.
Ich kann diesen Roman jedem empfehlen, der zu oft im Alltag Gedanken und Wünsche unterdrückt aus Höflichkeit oder Zierde und sich eine Geschichte mit einer Charakterentwicklung und Plot-Twists wünscht.
Content Warnings
Minor: Car accident, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
naomi_k's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Gaslighting
Minor: Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol
condls27's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
I adored this book. The narration was the best I’ve ever heard on an audiobook. I am going to go listen to every book Kristin Atherton has ever narrated, I don’t even care what they’re about she was that amazing.
I think this was such a unique and beautiful story. It was so frustrating to be in Cassie’s head sometimes and it was hard watching her try to fit square pegs in round holes but I mean that’s the point right? It’s the about the journey. The ending was so perfect, I just know this book is going to stick with me for a long time.
I think this was such a unique and beautiful story. It was so frustrating to be in Cassie’s head sometimes and it was hard watching her try to fit square pegs in round holes but I mean that’s the point right? It’s the about the journey. The ending was so perfect, I just know this book is going to stick with me for a long time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Car accident, and Death of parent
mamawantsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- 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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
lwprice1209's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- 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
3.0
A quirky concept and an endearing main character kept me interested in this fun book. It took a while to get hooked, but once I did, I really enjoyed this title.
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
bailey_the_bookworm's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
On the one hand, this book contains one of my all-time biggest readerly pet peeves: withholding information from the reader for no reason other than to create suspense that, when alleviated, isn’t anything surprising or really even narratively justified because it’s absolutely something the POV character would be thinking about or avoiding thinking about in detail. It’s a lazy way of creating “mystery” and the reveal is always a letdown or telegraphed so clearly and so far in advance that it might as well just be in the text to begin with.
On the other hand… I enjoyed this book quite a lot anyway. It has perhaps the best description of what it’s like to be an autistic person trying to exist and converse in a public space. I want to buy a physical copy of the book so I can show that section to everyone I know.
The story itself is well-told and the overlap of time travel and scripting (iykyk) is so satisfying/funny/heartbreaking. The plot doesn’t always feel as tight as maybe it could have been, but then there are moments that come together like clockwork and it’s just a lot of fun.
I also thought the narrator on the audiobook did a fantastic job. I sometimes struggle with audiobooks, but this one was an easy listen.
On the other hand… I enjoyed this book quite a lot anyway. It has perhaps the best description of what it’s like to be an autistic person trying to exist and converse in a public space. I want to buy a physical copy of the book so I can show that section to everyone I know.
The story itself is well-told and the overlap of time travel and scripting (iykyk) is so satisfying/funny/heartbreaking. The plot doesn’t always feel as tight as maybe it could have been, but then there are moments that come together like clockwork and it’s just a lot of fun.
I also thought the narrator on the audiobook did a fantastic job. I sometimes struggle with audiobooks, but this one was an easy listen.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Death of parent and Sexual harassment
tea_at_mole_end's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Ableism, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Cursing, and Vomit
heoleen's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Mental illness, Car accident, Death of parent, and Gaslighting