Reviews tagging 'Gore'

That's Not What Happened by Kody Keplinger

4 reviews

daringreader13's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Blood, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Religious bigotry, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

stardustdreamer's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Blood, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Gore and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Medical content

wastingtime1994's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

This is, unsurprisingly, a difficult book to read. But more surprisingly, it’s a difficult book to finish. 
The “big twist” is hyped up far too much in the beginning - to the point where I nearly forgot there was a plot to begin with. When it’s revealed halfway through, the entire book loses steam. I dragged myself to the end, and while I’m happy I did, it looked bleak for a moment. 
The timeline can also be confusing, as it jumps between different years with little explanation or warning. 

However, overall I would recommend it. It’s very reflective regarding  the resilience of teenagers, the impacts of PTSD, the importance (or not?) of the truth, and the reality of religion in America. 3.5/5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Mass/school shootings, and Murder

Moderate: Gore, Mental illness, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Suicide and Religious bigotry

casber's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Violence, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Religious bigotry, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicide, and Death of parent