Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

Ziggy, Stardust and Me by James Brandon

2 reviews

careinthelibrary's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad tense medium-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

3.5

This came recommended to me by a coworker. I really liked the historical setting which lent itself to a lot of the issues and topics covered by the author.
The main character was likeable and I loved the addition of pop culture and music references. 
I'm not Indigenous or Two-Spirit so I can't speak to whether the representation will ring true and authentic to folks who are, but I think the author tried to be inclusive and respectful of their experiences without stepping on toes and depicting it too intimately.
It's a sweet love story with lots of dark content but a hopeful ending. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Child abuse, Racial slurs, Bullying, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Forced institutionalization, Homophobia, Medical content, Racism, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Religious bigotry, Colonisation, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Grief, and Pregnancy

Minor: War and Police brutality

conversion "therapy"

lucyshucy's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny sad 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

4.75

james brandon I need a sequel yesterday whambamthankyouma'am. phenomenal. heavy emphasis on the content warnings

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Classism, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, and Colonisation