This book was amazing, a solid 10/10. Only a few books can make me cry, and I'm proud to say that this is one of them. Every character, every situation, every thought... It's all just incredible. All I can say is that I loved the book and I recommend it 100%!
P.S. Just to clarify, I cried because it was so moving, not because it's a sad story. It’s just so beautiful and heartfelt that it made me tear up.
This is the best coming-of-age novel I’ve read so far this year, and I’m really happy I discovered it early in the year. At first, my interest came from the pilot of the series starring @chokunz_jkz and @aston.lv_. In my opinion, choosing them as the main leads was such a great decision. I could truly feel how perfectly Chokun fits as Than and Aston as Marn. It made me genuinely happy to see the two of them as the main leads. The plot itself is also very well done.
I think the conflicts in this novel are relatable and make sense for teenagers. Ryu with his academic pressure, Than being haunted by guilt, Ying struggling with stigma, Hem facing a crisis of self-confidence, and Marn—a boy who is making his first friend in his life. Even though the novel progresses slowly, the author’s descriptions are excellent in portraying the atmosphere and the characters. I really appreciate how the author doesn’t rush the development of Than and Marn’s relationship; their bond is depicted exactly like high school students experiencing love for the first time (I love Than and Marn so muchh).
I truly hope this novel will get an English translation. I’m also looking forward to the series adaptation this year, and I hope it will be just as good as the novel and won’t disappoint!
mi primer reseña registrada ya que es el último libro que he leído: sinceramente me fascinó, los capítulos parecen ser extensos pero la lectura es más fácil de lo que parece, te sumerge con cada capítulo que te invita a querer conocer más y más a cada personaje.
en general, lloré un montón, hay momentos en los que cada personaje se hunde en el fondo de tu corazón para tocarlo, y en eso caes en cuenta de que cada uno tiene un rasgo del lector, por lo que es inevitable sentirte identificado, y supongo que eso genera un feedback emocional entre la historia y el lector (y eso me parece algo fascinante)
el final me encantó, temía a que sucediera algo malo, pero no fue así, simplemente se trata de una historia sujetada en la misma realidad, con emociones vívidas y sentimientos que se te instalan a flor de piel, te ayuda a entenderte y también a entender al otro mientras avanzas lentamente en el crecimiento y descubrimiento personal tanto de los personajes como del propio lector :)
Este libro, enseña que cada momento de nuestra vida debe ser apreciado. Realmente me encanta el hecho de que cada personaje tiene su propia historia y que se van desarrollando de manera espectacular. A pesar de que cada historia es bastante triste, me reí mucho y disfrute el libro. Aunque en este tomo no hubo mucho desarrollo entre Than y Marn, no tuve problema con eso ya que el libro tiene una trama bastante interesante. Mi único problema es que sentí que la narración fue un poco repetitiva, pero no tan problemática que sienta que es aburrido.
WHY IS EVERYONE SUFFERING IN THIS BOOK 😭I COULDN'T HELP BUT SUFFER WITH THEM
ANYWAY, Marn really changed everyone's lives. I cried a few times🥹 Everything was resolved gracefully, it warmed my heart. The romance was barely there, but it's probably better that way, since there's so much going on in this book and the author really focused on every single one. But worry not, even with a little bit of romance, it still can melt your heart. This is a great coming-of-age book and i love it so much! Can't wait for the show!!!