Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Dove sei, mondo bello by Sally Rooney

19 reviews

sophiemundy13's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

Surprisingly enjoyable- easy comm  read but deep? Surprised I liked it because I loved normal people but hated conversations with friends. def can see this being made into a film/tv series in the future 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship

readsbyak's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

5.0

Simply pleasing, amazing, touching and loving story. I am touched with Simon's presence in the book.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexism and Grief

courtneyquinn_20's review against another edition

emotional funny sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Grief

hbraz's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, and Suicide attempt

literarylion's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

• 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? Yes

4.0

Pros:

• Beautiful reflections and highly quotable lines, as always 
• Interesting POV shifts, almost cinematic 
• Impeccable character development

Cons:

• Pacing was slow even for a Rooney book
• Gratuitous sex scenes
• Not as attention-grabbing as I've found her previous books

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

genevievecollum's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Cursing, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

lghrndn's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Alcohol

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Death of parent

tigertheory's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I really like Sally Rooney's books and this was no exception. Anyone interested in modern relationships will surely enjoy this. The book touches on many topics that are relevant right now – even the pandemic is mentioned, even though it rather felt like an afterthought. However, it seems Rooney is now well aware of the expectations her readers have going in and consciously caters to them. While the previous books felt rather raw and thought-provoking, this sometimes was almost "prêt-à-penser". 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Toxic friendship

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Chronic illness, Drug use, Infertility, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

nialiversuch's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility and Sexual content

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Toxic relationship, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail