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allison_j's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
josbookcorner's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The concept of the book is so cool. It made me really think about my life and the decisions I've made. The message of overcoming regrets shines throughout the entire story. It was beautiful reading about Nora discovering herself and her will to live.
Something I didn't like about this book was the language. I know it is an adult novel, but I found the swearing to be excessive and usually unnecessary. There were also various parts of the book that made me uncomfortable. So if you're a sensitive reader, this book isn't for you.
Overall, I give this book a 4.5/5 stars.
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Cancer, Drug use, Self harm, Stalking, and Death of parent
gabbyolsen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, and Car accident
ksmith_23's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Cancer, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
anicatiu's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Cancer, Drug abuse, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Vomit, and Death of parent
theopenbookslady's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Para mí este libro me dejó muchas cosas que reflexionar, y aunque es verdad que hubo instantes, ya casi al 79% de la lectura o incluso más, que decía: chica, pero la respuesta es obvia, date cuenta!?!?!?!?!, entiendo que estando en el momento de la “vida” que la protagonista atraviesa en esta historia, es muy difícil entender y ver lo obvio.
Le estoy dando 3.5 porque lo leí en un momento donde me ayudó mucho a entender cosas de mi vida que tenía en un rincón ocultas por lo “obvias” que estas eran, y porque sé que la reflexión final quedará en mi mente por un buen rato.
Eso sí, si lo que buscan es una novela entretenida y que no les haga bolas la cabeza con paradojas y reflexiones importantes, creo que es mejor saltarse esta lectura por el momento.
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug use, and Death of parent
Moderate: Animal death and Cancer
kastix's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Cancer, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Stalking, and Sexual harassment
yayarose's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Medical content
Minor: Cancer, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Car accident
cassiacow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I personally found the writing style a bit too 'simple' - much like Coelho's The Alchemist, it is clearly written as a self-help book under a superficial story. The philosophy that was discussed also didn't resonate with my particular brand of depression - but it was still interesting to read through the lens of someone with different struggles to me.
However, this was such an easy read and one that definitely could help someone reading it at the right time - if you are paralysed by regrets about your life, for example, this book is definitely worth a read. I read it at a time when I've been feeling very unsure about my future, at the recommendation of a friend - and I can see how it would help some people in that scenario, but I don't feel I got as much out of it as some people did.
Overall, really enjoyed this book! Definitely a quick easy one that anyone feeling a bit lost can try.
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Cancer, Terminal illness, and Vomit
riverofhorton's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail