How to Punch Soren McKinin

by Mignon French

Soren McKinin; the disappointment of the family, the child his parents wished did not belong to them, the type fathers warned their daughters not to date. Anger issues, a heartless brute that got into fights and saw the world as dark grey, helpless and pointless lump of rock. He was incapable of happiness, of love. So Soren would fall, he'd fall unnoticed and unwanted. He would fall just like snow.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, High School, Young Adult, Mental Health

720 pages, ebook

Published January 1, 2020

Reviews

[vxmpslibrary [mental health break] · Rating 3 out of 5]

.3.80 stars.

I was really in a bad reading slump when I decided to read this book simply because it's synopsis, intrigued me.

I am always in a bad spot when I read a book and I start enjoying it and then it goes well dull in the end.

However, this book's first chapter was surprising. In a way that I was wondering, who's this guy? And why is he so sad? Why is he so depressed.

For the most share, I am still in a reading slump, butt I still read this in one sitting wanting more for it so I am glad that it was still enjoyable for me despite my bad slump.

I think the characters could have been more fleshed out, like our female character Jay, who was surely there but at the same time there wasn't much backstory to her or depth, but still I enjoyed her whenever she was with Soren and helped him while being so friendly and nice.

Soren well, I think most of the fact is that he's good. Like in a sense that if he wasn't so gloomy, and the way he would hurt anyone in his way, he surely would have been such an amazing sweet character. But lets not focus on the what ifs.

I still liked Soren, his perspective was the one I looked forward to because how his depression affected him and his daily life so much.

See, I am not gonna say but a death of someone whom the other person never knew much about, the speech of funeral felt so... imagining. It did not felt real at all. I understand that watching a death of someone whom you knew little about would have an impact on you while you are still struggling with themes of depression. But at the same time it cannot be excused that they weren't on good terms so the speech felt so forced and like appeared out of nowhere.

I liked this story but it could have made characters more deep and complex while focusing on other themes. The ending with the father and siblings was so confusing but yeah.

The story overall? I liked it, I am glad I got to read to story. Soren and Jay together are really so sweet. I smiled at their scenes together a lot. The siblings also were really amazing and I am sad that I didn't got to read the book of siblings before it was removed.

[Jana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ugh. This book was so good but i think once I re-read it, Ill knock down the rating. I honestly want to readwattpad books again but then I'll go in a spiral of wattpad and it just doesn't stop so 👉💀

Edit: just re read it (22/05/23) still good low-key realising it has such random skips and kind of emo but still good 😭

[Amira · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was beautifully put together. It was clear the author knew what they wanted the plot and storyline to be and they executed it wonderfully. Jay and Soren are basically complete opposites at first sight, and yet you see why they are meant to be. Beneath everything they hide under, they are very similar and can confide in one another. They bring out the best in one another, most of the time, and can really be themselves around the other. The two worlds of Soren and Jay clash and become a beautiful masterpiece. The ending was beautiful, but I was hoping for a little more, but other than that, it was magnificent. This book brought out tons of laughs and even cries, and I loved it. If you are looking for a wonderful romance book, this is the one.

[LoLa · Rating 4 out of 5]

yass

[Div · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story itself was amazing, Soren and Jay developed a great chemistry, the story moved in great rhythm, nothing was forced. Overall, you would laugh, cry and scream from excitement reading this book, however the grammer was confusing and frustrating at times.

[Aira (Taylor's Version) · Rating 3 out of 5]

The plot was quite interesting but the grammar was terrible and left me dumbstruck sometimes.

[Chlouch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’d seriously like to thank the author for this book! Though its grammar may not be the best, its plot and subject have hit me right where they needed to. I’ve read this book many times and shamelessly so, and each read has brought something I needed, that it be reassurance or simply a good time. Through Soren’s personal struggles which easily ring a bell inside a reader (for myself at least) or the sweet love story that blooms between the two protagonists, the author has managed to hit me deep with this story and its message.
Lastly, I think everyone should take a shot at reading How to punch Soren McKinnin because of its necessary message and view on mental illness. As someone who’s read the book in the midst of a bad mental crisis, I can say that for myself, it did bring comfort through a weird sense of companionship between Soren and myself. Something that I found I deeply needed in times of struggling.

[G Walshe · Rating 3 out of 5]

The contrasting personalities of the two main characters made for an interesting dynamic. I will say I really enjoyed the story at the start but it kind of lost me towards the end. Soren was such a real character and I will say his struggles were represented so accurately. I felt like the ending made him lose his spirit but also we all love a happy ending so can’t complain.

[Daphne ❦*✮⋆° · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this on wattpad HAHAHA but like omg this is insane. It made me cry at times, and Soren was everything. He was abit toxic at times, but at the end when he saved those kids it made me cry sm. This book gave me literal shivers! I loved it im probably going to read the one on Colin now.

[yl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow I love it. All the cute and loveable moments between soren and jay, I can’t! And the sad moments wow, just breathtaking in a very good way.

This is one of the stories I wished I could read again for the first time.

[elysa spencer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book you will ever read!!! I remember this first time I previewed it on wattpad💕💕

[Hamda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the way it was written. Soren was just that one character you couldn't get out of your heart. A beautifully and creatively written book that deserves so much more readers. I'm 100% satisfied.

[Tatum · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m a big an of cliches and good writing. this has both of those. one of the best books I’ve read this year. it made me happy and sad. also I cried a lot.

[Chloe · Rating 1 out of 5]

"I think you should join science club, I believe I found a genius"

[Amna Alvi · Rating 3 out of 5]

ehh...didnt really feel this book but soren is still my baby

[Or · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will make you cry feeling the sadness of the caracters everything about it feels so real . This book is just a work of art. I loved it ❤❤❤

[Tinja Högne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this on Wattpad! Did not know it was a kindle book until I had finshed the book, but I think it was good anyway

[سارة · Rating 5 out of 5]

*chef's kiss*

[menna hani · Rating 5 out of 5]

i read this on wattpad BUT THIS WAS SO GOOD

[Lupi_reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this so much. It is definitely going on my re-read list.

[aisha]

i read this years ago and i remember being so obsessed omg

[Tega · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love jay so much

[Dar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another re read for nostalgia. It’s acc a p good story but so emo and has random skips/ typos

[Nqobile Mahlangu · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is fuckin great. Absolutely recommend!!10/10

[Blank Slate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tear bringing and overall inspiring this work of ART was an amazing experience please read if you like a good dark emotional story

[sabzino]

top 3 WP stories fr

[Tori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this on wattpad when I was 14 & still think about it 9 years later...

[kae liannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

and why did I read this if they didn’t end up together then.

[haniya · Rating 4 out of 5]

i honestly have nothing to say about this book besides that it was amazing, but i say that for every book i like, so imma have to come up with a new phrase...UGGGGH OFF TOPIC! anyways, this was a spectacular (yay) book! jay was just a little bit......dull, but ill cast off that fact coz i really liked this book. in a way, jay was also a really good character - she wasnt afraid to be alone. so yah....i highly recommend this book!

[kraazyhuman · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of best books I've ever read. 4.8*