Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Everything Sad Is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri

7 reviews

jamiejanae_6's review

adventurous funny reflective 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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Xenophobia, Classism, Excrement, Racism, Abandonment, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Islamophobia, Physical abuse, Blood, and Bullying

bookthia's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

4.25

What a beautiful funny moving creative memoir.  Told through the lens of memories of his 10 year old self, Daniel Nayeri is an Iranian refugee living in Oklahoma with his mother and sister.  His father remained behind in Iran.  The book is intended for a YA audience, as the multiple references to poop will reveal. But the themes are deep and meaningful as Daniel deals with bullying, discrimination, abusive relationships, etc while also receiving beautiful acts of generosity and kindness.  

On the surface, the book is a collection of stories, some true and some untrue, about Iranian life and culture, his childhood in Iran (where his name was Khosrou) his journey to America, and his experiences as an immigrant.   On a deeper level, Daniel is trying to weave a tapestry of narrative that mimics the oral storytelling history of his homeland.  

Highly recommend this one. I recommend that parents read first before giving to a child under 12. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Domestic abuse, Rape, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Excrement, Vomit, and Blood

lit_with_lauren's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

• 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse

rorythebean's review against another edition

funny hopeful informative medium-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Xenophobia, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail

citymouse's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Child abuse, and Vomit

shewhoknows10kthings's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Animal death

Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexism, Xenophobia, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Racism, and Violence

kk_'s review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Islamophobia, Physical abuse, and Racism