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dewalt335's review against another edition
- 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
It seems as if everyone I know read the book in high school (my brother did which is why I have it) but the curriculum switched before I got to read it.
I COMPLETELY understand why this book is considered a classic because it’s timeless. Unfortunately in our society, there will always be “haves” and “have-nots”. Also, I think it adds to the appeal that the author was the same age as the characters when she wrote the book because who understands kids/teens more than each other?!
It really was a great read and I’m glad I dove into it.
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Child death, Suicide, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Physical abuse
itsjadenbaby's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Violence, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Police brutality, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Car accident, and Murder
theenbybookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I generally enjoyed the book. Perhaps it was how I read it - it was required for my 8th grade English class -, but I feel like I might have enjoyed it more had I had better circumstances to read it under. Nonetheless, it is a very heartfelt and deep story. My favorite character was definitely Johnny - I love a good character-development. Overall, would recommend to someone who likes morals and angstier(?) stories about living in a difficult situation.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug use, Gore, Suicide, Police brutality, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Police brutality, and Abandonment
So many things that people need to be cautious about with this book.jonssweater's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Blood, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
deluna's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Outing
mikeymara's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Medical content, Murder, and Alcohol
another_dahlia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.25
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Injury/Injury detail
the_ash37's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Child abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
sashajames's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, Death of parent, and Abandonment
ellewoodsfanclub's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Vomit