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pizzafan89's review
1.0
Terrible writing style, the plot twist comes way too fast and is handled without any grace. Not very good.
catherineoclock's review against another edition
1.0
Just watch the film.
The short story isn't worth it.
The short story isn't worth it.
ataup's review against another edition
2.0
an important message speaking to the struggles of repression, toxic masculinity, and societal expectations traditional gay men face wrapped in a simple story.
lrmsreads's review against another edition
3.0
It is amazing to me that they made an entire movie out of this little story. The movie provided more to the relationship between Ennis and Jack, but the most poignant moments in the movie were in the book.
mayacydney's review against another edition
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jabu_lani's review against another edition
5.0
A gut-punching, heart-breaking short story. A must read.
m_moody7's review against another edition
emotional
sad
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
feral_flatline's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
3/2/25 - this is my off the rip impressions after reading in one sitting. I think it’s a deeply touching romance between two complicated people in a time where they simply can’t be together. Every moment in this book you can see and feel the character changing so quickly. Moments like their first and last meeting are heartwarming as they are heart breaking. I could really see this being better with more time and reflection.
It could use some more time spent, maybe more romance over the sex, and I would have loved to see more of Ennis after the end. Hopefully the movie is as good.
It could use some more time spent, maybe more romance over the sex, and I would have loved to see more of Ennis after the end. Hopefully the movie is as good.
loulief's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0