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jessread_s 's review for:
Believe Me
by Tahereh Mafi
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Review: “Believe Me” was everything I could have hoped for and more!
One of my favorite aspects of this novella is that it is told from Warner’s point-of-view. With the dust beginning to settle after the fall of The Reestablishment, Warner begins to realize how important friendships are and that happiness is in his future. Believe me when I say that heartstrings were tugged as Warner began to let people in and lean on them.
Another aspect I enjoyed was Warner’s interactions with “dog.” What an iconic duo! Every time they shared the page together I couldn’t help but laugh.
Of course, my favorite moments are whenever Warner and Juliette are together. His love for Juliette in this novella feels all too real and the content is WAY MORE mature than the other books in the series. There are no more fade to black scenes, allowing the reader to get to know Warner and Juliette more intimately.
Reading from Warner’s perspective also gives the reader access to his feelings. In “Believe Me,” Warner comments on how disgusted he feels by those who romanticize and objectify him. His feelings shed light on the very real issue of the sexual objectification of men. Objectification is known to increase mental health problems, self-consciousness, and body shame. I appreciate how he draws attention to this issue and emphasizes his desire to be viewed as a whole person.
Reading the final few pages of “Believe Me” was bittersweet. Though my heart grows heavy at the thought of not receiving any new written material, I can rest easy knowing that all my favorite characters are alive and well.
One of my favorite aspects of this novella is that it is told from Warner’s point-of-view. With the dust beginning to settle after the fall of The Reestablishment, Warner begins to realize how important friendships are and that happiness is in his future. Believe me when I say that heartstrings were tugged as Warner began to let people in and lean on them.
Another aspect I enjoyed was Warner’s interactions with “dog.” What an iconic duo! Every time they shared the page together I couldn’t help but laugh.
Of course, my favorite moments are whenever Warner and Juliette are together. His love for Juliette in this novella feels all too real and the content is WAY MORE mature than the other books in the series. There are no more fade to black scenes, allowing the reader to get to know Warner and Juliette more intimately.
Reading from Warner’s perspective also gives the reader access to his feelings. In “Believe Me,” Warner comments on how disgusted he feels by those who romanticize and objectify him. His feelings shed light on the very real issue of the sexual objectification of men. Objectification is known to increase mental health problems, self-consciousness, and body shame. I appreciate how he draws attention to this issue and emphasizes his desire to be viewed as a whole person.
Reading the final few pages of “Believe Me” was bittersweet. Though my heart grows heavy at the thought of not receiving any new written material, I can rest easy knowing that all my favorite characters are alive and well.