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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
vboeckx's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
eustachio's review against another edition
4.0
Mi sarei aspettato di ritrovarmi più in sintonia con uno young adult degli ultimi vent’anni che con uno pubblicato nel 1982, quasi dieci anni prima della mia nascita, ma non è così: Dance on My Grave parla di amicizie, amore e morte, tanti grandi temi che affronta per mano di Hal, l’autore della serie di report che leggiamo riguardo il suo amico Barry, e lo fa in un modo che ho trovato straordinariamente fresco.
Al di là di una motivazione più accattivante di un generico diario per far coincidere il protagonista con la voce narrante, mi ha colpito anche l’assenza di etichette. Non c’è nessun momento in cui Hal fa coming out o mette in questione esplicitamente il suo orientamento sessuale: sulla falsariga di romanzi come [b:Il grande Meaulnes|13147199|Il grande Meaulnes|Alain-Fournier|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348139335l/13147199._SY75_.jpg|51583], capita che conosca un ragazzo bello, maturo ed estroverso, con la differenza che qui il nostro protagonista ne subisce il fascino e il carisma al punto da volerlo tutto per sé in un modo che non rientra in un’amicizia platonica. È di sentimenti allo stato puro che parliamo, senza il peso di paure come l’omofobia.
È brillante senza suonare studiato a tavolino, è profondo senza sembrare scritto da un adulto che vuole insegnare qualcosa ai giovani, ha la bellezza di quarant’anni e se li porta benissimo
Al di là di una motivazione più accattivante di un generico diario per far coincidere il protagonista con la voce narrante, mi ha colpito anche l’assenza di etichette. Non c’è nessun momento in cui Hal fa coming out o mette in questione esplicitamente il suo orientamento sessuale: sulla falsariga di romanzi come [b:Il grande Meaulnes|13147199|Il grande Meaulnes|Alain-Fournier|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348139335l/13147199._SY75_.jpg|51583], capita che conosca un ragazzo bello, maturo ed estroverso, con la differenza che qui il nostro protagonista ne subisce il fascino e il carisma al punto da volerlo tutto per sé in un modo che non rientra in un’amicizia platonica. È di sentimenti allo stato puro che parliamo, senza il peso di paure come l’omofobia.
È brillante senza suonare studiato a tavolino, è profondo senza sembrare scritto da un adulto che vuole insegnare qualcosa ai giovani, ha la bellezza di quarant’anni e se li porta benissimo
I think the truth is, Hal, that you fell for a face and a body and then put the person inside you wanted to find there.
hunterlikesturtles's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! I had watched the movie first (summer of ‘85) and it followed the plot very closely. I am a sucker for any 80’s gay romance tbh. It’s very interestingly written and a fun read for sure!
catsandcamera's review against another edition
4.0
I watched Summer of 85 a few months ago and really enjoyed it, so when I found out it was an adaption of a book I had never heard of I had to get my hands on a copy.
In terms of book vs film, it's a pretty faithful adaption, other than being set in a different country.
I liked the narration by Hal, you really get to see the inner workings of his mind in here, questioning himself, reworking a scene to give you another point of view, openly and honestly showing his vulnerable and raw emotions.
I thought the way the book was written was really interesting too, it's a little non linear - we start with the article about Hal desecrating a grave and we go back and forth a bit - with Hals story, it's told chronologically from the moment he met Barry until now, but also there are other bits and pieces weaved throughout from his social worker trying to figure out why it happened after the fact.
I really enjoyed the book, obviously because of how faithful the movie is, there were no surprises in here for me, but I think the addition of a visual representation is a good thing, they both work together really well (which, let's be frank, doesn't often happen when it comes to adaptions!)
In terms of book vs film, it's a pretty faithful adaption, other than being set in a different country.
I liked the narration by Hal, you really get to see the inner workings of his mind in here, questioning himself, reworking a scene to give you another point of view, openly and honestly showing his vulnerable and raw emotions.
I thought the way the book was written was really interesting too, it's a little non linear - we start with the article about Hal desecrating a grave and we go back and forth a bit - with Hals story, it's told chronologically from the moment he met Barry until now, but also there are other bits and pieces weaved throughout from his social worker trying to figure out why it happened after the fact.
I really enjoyed the book, obviously because of how faithful the movie is, there were no surprises in here for me, but I think the addition of a visual representation is a good thing, they both work together really well (which, let's be frank, doesn't often happen when it comes to adaptions!)
najalw's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Might have over rated it cause Im grieving myself, but it was perfect to me in this moment
maaike_gb's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Complicated
5.0
Start digging my grave because this book just killed me.
Also, RIP Hal Robinson, you would've loved Tumblr and Hozier
Also, RIP Hal Robinson, you would've loved Tumblr and Hozier
mathachrn's review against another edition
5.0
Review on Instagram (in French) : @bigoudslibrary : https://www.instagram.com/p/CMkUq3GHN8n/
It's one of the pioneering book of LGBTQ+ genre. There is no doubt, this book is one of my favourite reading of the year!
It's one of the pioneering book of LGBTQ+ genre. There is no doubt, this book is one of my favourite reading of the year!