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kamckim's review against another edition
4.0
For a mature YA reader, this book, translated from French by George Miller, is very, well, French. American YA is usually about the protagonist, but this was as much about the antagonist. Both characters are equally strong, as are the themes. But it's also bleak. "I don't like when it gets dark. These days that disappear into the shadows forever." In the story of Lou, an introvert bordering on genius, and No, a homeless teen she befriends, one bright spark occurs. It's in Lou's relationship with Lucas. Lou's voice is very clear as she declares that something had happened that made her grow up. And she wasn't afraid. There aren't too many American YA heroes who have that kind of self-awareness. Delphine de Vigan writes mostly for adults, but I hope she will write more YA and that it will be translated. This was a refreshingly realistic read.
olivia_redd's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I would have liked the ending to give more clarity on what happened to No. However, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, especially Lou's deep thoughts.
readwithpassion's review against another edition
3.0
Lou has an IQ of 160 and while she is very smart, she isn't talented socially. She has skipped two grades and has a crush on a boy who has stayed back two grades. For a project, she decides to interview a homeless girl on the streets of Paris named No. After the project ends, she can't stop thinking about No and wants to find a way to help her. While I read, I had a constant, uncomfortable feeling of dread. The author crafted a very honest, realistic tale, in my opinion.
evadravina's review against another edition
5.0
Dzīve nav nekas vairāk par miera un nemiera brīžu miju, un to secība nepakļaujas nekādai objektīvai nepieciešamībai.
novalgina's review against another edition
2.0
Una ragazzina piena di problemi incontra una barbona di 18 anni appena con cui stringe una particolare amicizia e si fissa in testa di volerla aiutare a cambiare vita.
Non so cosa dire riguardo questo libro. Sicuramente è scritto molto bene e si legge veloce, ma dopo l'ultima pagina, non mi è rimasto niente. Nessuna emozione particolare, nessuna riflessione da fare. La storia comincia e finisce, il viaggio è stato pieno di belle parole ma non ha portato a niente di che. Anzi, trovo che, come tutte le ragazzine del nostro tempo, questa sia un po' troppo egoista, crede che i suoi problemi la rendano unica e il centro del mondo, aiutando la ragazzina barbona più per stare bene con se stessa che per salvarla davvero.
Mi dispiace, voto negativo sulla storia, ma ripeto che comunque è scritto molto bene.
Non so cosa dire riguardo questo libro. Sicuramente è scritto molto bene e si legge veloce, ma dopo l'ultima pagina, non mi è rimasto niente. Nessuna emozione particolare, nessuna riflessione da fare. La storia comincia e finisce, il viaggio è stato pieno di belle parole ma non ha portato a niente di che. Anzi, trovo che, come tutte le ragazzine del nostro tempo, questa sia un po' troppo egoista, crede che i suoi problemi la rendano unica e il centro del mondo, aiutando la ragazzina barbona più per stare bene con se stessa che per salvarla davvero.
Mi dispiace, voto negativo sulla storia, ma ripeto che comunque è scritto molto bene.
sarasofraz's review against another edition
4.0
It was a good book despite the fact that the protagonist wasn't developed into her full potential.
nae_muri's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0