Reviews tagging 'Medical content'

This Winter (A Heartstopper novella) by Alice Oseman

14 reviews

cookie_lover's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Mental illness

Minor: Ableism, Cursing, Homophobia, Self harm, Medical content, and Alcohol

rachelmcg2004's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Medical content

Moderate: Biphobia, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Grief

Minor: Cursing, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, and Violence

cdoubet's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Eating disorder, and Mental illness

Minor: Medical content and Alcohol

jessyhayward's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This Winter is such a realistic and serious yet cute take on the holidays. I loved it. The portrayal of mental illness felt so real, as did the characters. Tori, Charlie, and Nick were as loveable as always and I appreciated the little cameo of Oliver too - he’s so sweet! Not to mention cute little Henry the dog. It is definitely one of the best novellas ever. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Self harm

Minor: Biphobia, Bullying, and Medical content

kylielf's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful 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

3.0

I love the heartstopper series and was excited to read this novella finally. It was a quick read and I loved getting a larger peek into the world of charlie. As always, I love Nick and Charlie's relationship and how Alice Oseman touches on harder topics with an uplifting view. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, and Medical content

ampharos906's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Self harm, and Medical content

Minor: Biphobia, Body shaming, Cursing, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Alcohol

ccryptid's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder and Medical content

this_is_lee's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense 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

4.0

I read this book in all of one hour, and while being such a quick read I really enjoyed the space that was given  expand on topics explored more briefly in the Heartstopper series. It was great to be able to see the Spring Siblings dynamic, and singular point of views. 
Personally, I find the style of writing that Alice Oseman has is one that is easy to follow yet creates incredibly complex characters and plot. This rings true throughout this book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Medical content, Grief, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Biphobia, Cursing, Homophobia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Outing, and Alcohol

mallory10100's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

5.0

this was so sad but i loved it 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Cursing, Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Medical content

Moderate: Body shaming and Abandonment

Minor: Fatphobia, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Medical trauma, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

loved this!! very important to discuss mental illness and eating disorders

em_davies7019's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Medical content

Moderate: Cursing, Self harm, and Alcohol

Minor: Outing