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reese_lanier's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Tonally all over the place. Some critiques of society and capitalism are there if you dig for them, but I never connected with any of the characters, their arcs did not feel cohesive, and from the getgo the book did not sell me on the primary romance because it undermines it with a different romance that did not happen but seemed much more interesting. Loose plot threads like Collins missing money or inability to hold down a job. It could have landed such a punch if it leaned into Collin deliberately giving away his wealth and learning to live like a working class person instead of relying on his riches, but instead he tried to act like he was still rich even when he had no money; in other words, the main themes of the books held no resonance because the author did not allow the characters to grow. The saving grace of this novel is the pretty writing, but I got bored with it at times, and sometimes the translation made no sense.
sumertale's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
tina12's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
jeanjacquesrousseau's review against another edition
5.0
Le mec c’est un génie j’aimerais bien avoir un cerveau aussi beau que celui de Boris Vian
blueyorkie's review against another edition
4.0
We want to live Colin and Chloe's lives, love each other, have lunch in a ray of sunshine, love each other, dance, have fun, hover on a beautiful cloud, and love each other. How do we resist this healthy idleness and the enthusiasm of our young heroes?
Unfortunately, the sky darkens, the corners of the house darken, and the sun's rays can no longer penetrate. The money is gone; Chloe is sick.
Froth of Daydream is now one of the romance classics and has undoubtedly transported thousands of teenagers like me to their first reading. But it's not just that: it's also the discovery of all that writing allows, of this freedom of the writer, of this limitless imagination that gives wings.
Unfortunately, the sky darkens, the corners of the house darken, and the sun's rays can no longer penetrate. The money is gone; Chloe is sick.
Froth of Daydream is now one of the romance classics and has undoubtedly transported thousands of teenagers like me to their first reading. But it's not just that: it's also the discovery of all that writing allows, of this freedom of the writer, of this limitless imagination that gives wings.