Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket

7 reviews

stephhamp's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

I revisited this book to get out of a reading slump and I'm so glad! It feels so small in my hands. When I was little I thought it was such mature literature and so advanced. And it very much was for a kid. I love how Lemony Snicket treats kids as little people. With thoughts, minds, emotions, and respect. He introduced us to morally grey characters and was honest in the hardships of the world when many weren't.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Abandonment, Death, Death of parent, and Child abuse

courteneykenyon's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment and Bullying

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Alcohol

sallytumbler13's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing sad tense fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Murder, Pedophilia, Gaslighting, Grief, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Pedophilia, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, and Toxic relationship

cloveofgarlic's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Confinement, Death of parent, Death, Kidnapping, Violence, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Child abuse, and Pedophilia

sophiemar's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny informative mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Grief, Pedophilia, and Physical abuse

laurajones's review against another edition

dark funny sad fast-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Grief, Misogyny, Physical abuse, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Fatphobia, Pedophilia, and Transphobia

rory_john14's review against another edition

dark sad fast-paced

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

0.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Incest

Minor: Misogyny, Pedophilia, and Sexism