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claragweny's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
4.0
A nice, easy to listen to audiobook. I found myself surprised by the significant number of emails in the book but I absolutely loved it. I’m a big fan of epistolary novels so loving this wasn’t a very far stretch for me. The dynamic between Simon and Eileen was a bit strange for me but the way these characters acknowledge the age gap/power dynamic in the story felt genuine. Felix was most definitely my favorite character in the story. His short, funny manner mixed with his indifferent queerness made me want to see more of him. If Sally Rooney wrote a story about Felix I would read it in a heartbeat.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Biphobia, Bullying, Chronic illness, Drug use, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, and Toxic friendship
ogingero's review against another edition
She's a nazi supporting anti-Semite.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, and War
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Genocide, Hate crime, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Cultural appropriation, and Gaslighting