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A review by sotnasck
Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson
medium-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
3.0
This was very much what I was expecting when I started, and that is a good thing because I was expecting some light and fun read and that is what I got.
I saw a lot of myself in the protagonist, when I was younger and less sure of myself than I am now (not that I am too sure now but), when friendships could shape the view you have of yourself and you are constantly relying on familiarity to navigate social situations. I was very much like Emily and so reading about her facing the fact that you are your own self was quite interesting, and I really like that. I enjoyed the frienships and romantic relationships, I especially enjoyed how her view on past relationships worked because it all added something on the changes she was facing within herself.
All in all, I loved it, the characters are great, the story flowed nicely and by the end of it I was satisfied with where Emily was headed.
I saw a lot of myself in the protagonist, when I was younger and less sure of myself than I am now (not that I am too sure now but), when friendships could shape the view you have of yourself and you are constantly relying on familiarity to navigate social situations. I was very much like Emily and so reading about her facing the fact that you are your own self was quite interesting, and I really like that. I enjoyed the frienships and romantic relationships, I especially enjoyed how her view on past relationships worked because it all added something on the changes she was facing within herself.
All in all, I loved it, the characters are great, the story flowed nicely and by the end of it I was satisfied with where Emily was headed.