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A review by michaelion
Both of Me by Jonathan Friesen
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I have a 5 point system to rate books with which makes it almost impossible to give something less than 1 star. Please note, my 1 star rating is extremely generous.
The book was so bad and yet the worst book I've ever read that I didn’t DNF. That's the only thing keeping it from getting anything lower. It’s so bad on so many different levels. If this is on your shelf or tbr do yourself a favor and burn it. If you’re the author reading this review, do the world a favor and never write again. I don't even care if it’s a grocery list. Put the pen, the pencil, the computer, the typewriter DOWN. The cover says Kirkus Reviews called his writing stunning. I was stunned. I’m shocked. They really just be publishing anything. If you're a writer worried about not getting a book deal, worry not. And the most offensive part, this man is a teacher! If you read this book and this man was your teacher, I’m so sorry you learned nothing in whatever class he “taught”. I’m so sorry in general. I hated every page, almost every word. There was nothing beautiful or poetic about it. Don’t ever let me meet this author. How embarassing (for him)!
Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Suicide, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, and Blood
Minor: War
I'm sure I'm missing tags. This book pissed me off so bad.