Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

Are We All Lemmings and Snowflakes? by Holly Bourne

5 reviews

_mm_'s review

emotional medium-paced

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

3.0

I didn’t really like Olive because she was so busy saving other people instead of herself. I do think the message and the mental health awareness in this book are very good! But Olive was just annoying.

specifically when she kinda took advantage of Lewis

overall i liked the idea and the message of this book so 3/5 stars

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Drug abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Self harm and Sexual assault

fatzbrekker's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring reflective 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Bullying and Sexism

books_and_fairy_lights's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative medium-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

3.5

Very honest book. It's hopeful, but realistic. It depicts mental illness(es), mental states, in a way that someone who know those feelings will read themselves every page of the book, and someone who doesn't will get to feel understanding and compassion. This book makes you want to hug people, tell them that it's okay, that they should be kinder and more compassionate with themselves. It's also full of triggers - so readers should be advised and some people might find this book more distressing than helpful. Still a good read, and important, but if one feels okay and ready.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement and Mental illness

Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

memorable's review

emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Holly Bourne’s books are different and I wish I’d have discovered them earlier when I was younger. I love how her books don’t just focus on romantic relationships, but on characters and friendships. Even though I part of me really wants to know what happens to Olive and Lewis ;)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Minor: Addiction, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts

Therapy

ellaaj's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, and Drug abuse