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inaczej's review against another edition
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
daceydacey's review against another edition
I’m not sure how to rate this book. I think because my Dad has Parkinson’s like the MC, Maddie’s, Dad I felt especially sensitive reading about her experience as a caretaker/in the aftermath, so I’m simply not going to give it a rating.
I listened to this book and it was a slog. Maddie says it herself: she’s not a good time. Maddie is lonely and depressed through the bulk of the book, so it was lonely and depressing to read. She’s one of those characters everything happens to, which means she takes very little responsibility for the situations she finds herself in. The upswing in her life (new flat, new friends, new job, new relationship etc) is short lived, which I might have expected if I’d more closely read the book jacket.
I listened to this book and it was a slog. Maddie says it herself: she’s not a good time. Maddie is lonely and depressed through the bulk of the book, so it was lonely and depressing to read. She’s one of those characters everything happens to, which means she takes very little responsibility for the situations she finds herself in. The upswing in her life (new flat, new friends, new job, new relationship etc) is short lived, which I might have expected if I’d more closely read the book jacket.
aleinalynn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
broingerm's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
olivialowens's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
rubarb05's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.75
eclasper's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
pnnggg's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
3.75
me gusto en general pero tiene momentos y dialogos muy de romcom que me dieron bastante cringe
cuando sale con el chico bi it's giving algo de bifobia aunque puede ser ignorancia no se, la cosa es que me chirrio un poco
cuando sale con el chico bi it's giving algo de bifobia aunque puede ser ignorancia no se, la cosa es que me chirrio un poco
rsk8460's review against another edition
4.0
A charming story that I enjoyed reading very much. At first I was a bit frustrated with the main character, as she came across as such a doormat. But as the story progressed Maddie came out of her shell, so to speak and really grew into herself. It was a very realistic story and wonderfully written. I highly recommend.