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Someone Who Will Love You in All Your Damaged Glory: Stories by Raphael Bob-Waksberg
8 reviews
claudiashelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
❝ There are two kinds of people, he thought: the people you don’t want to touch because you’re afraid you’re going to break them, and the people you don’t want to touch because you’re afraid they’ll break you. ❞
This book is a full collection of short stories and is a true delight for any avid reader. Each story is uniquely crafted with a particular sense of humour that may not appeal to everyone. The humour present in these stories is closely tied to the television show, and therefore, fans of the show will certainly find the stories to be particularly enjoyable. However, if you are not familiar with this kind of humour, the humour may be lost on you, and you may find the stories to be less engaging.
With that being said, every story in this book is cleverly crafted, funny, and genuine. The writing is relatable in a way that I never expected. It's like the book is a museum of all my heartbreaks, wasted potential, unvoiced doubts, and ugliest truths. Every story touches on themes and experiences that I thought only applied to me. The author manages to explore these themes with a delicate touch, never coming across as heavy-handed or overbearing.
Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys well-written short stories with a touch of humour. Even if you are not a fan of the television show, the writing is strong enough to stand on its own. The stories are full of heart and are sure to leave a lasting impression on any reader.
Graphic: Alcoholism and Mental illness
spooderman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- 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
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Chronic illness, Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cancer, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicide, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Incest, Sexism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Violence, Xenophobia, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Acephobia/Arophobia, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Pandemic/Epidemic
bi_n_large's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism and Mental illness
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Suicide, and Grief
Minor: Sexual content
_al's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Cancer and Mental illness
Minor: Addiction, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, and Sexual harassment
rossandhissandwich's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Cursing, and Mental illness
Moderate: Death, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
arieslofi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
some really good ones, some that just felt rushed despite interesting, and some where they give me a sense of pretentious i don't rly enjoy lol over all fun tho, i liked it for the most part
Graphic: Alcoholism and Mental illness
Moderate: Cancer
icarusandthesun's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I found some of the stories a bit strange and slow, thus the 3 stars.
re-read: july 12
(changed rating from 3 stars to 2)
the book is funny, and really captures the human experience through not-so-human stories. however, nearly none of the stories struck me as very significant, nor excellent. i really enjoyed very few (like the Circus Cashews). the rest was sort of just... meh.
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cancer, Mental illness, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
voxelbee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Alcoholism and Death
Minor: Cancer, Chronic illness, Cursing, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment