Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey

41 reviews

el_doodareno's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, Blood, and Grief

Moderate: Child death, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Alcohol

maya_vee's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.5

Lovely writing, characterization, setting, and there’s so much depth to the characters even though the story is simple. I loved the descriptions of Alaska and homesteading in the 1920s, and the way Jack and Mabel struggle and adapt to their new home. I’m not sure the way Faina evolves with the passage of time made as much sense to me as the ways Jack and Mabel grow and evolve, but that’s just my impression right after finishing. I’ll sit with it and see if it comes together a bit more. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death

Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Addiction and Alcoholism

ashdawn's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

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

3.5

It was well written, with good characters. But at the same time it was very sad, and still leaves you with a ton of questions. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Abandonment

juliej0715's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.75

This was a wonderful book. I was surprised by how much I loved it even more as it went on. Emotional, being in a new place, dealing with grief, the hope of magic and a new life. Overall it's wonderful. I don't have a great reason to not give it 5 stars, maybe because I don't want to shout it from the mountains that it should be required reading for everyone, but I really don't have any criticisms. It turns out to be quite a beautiful story in the end. The author does a wonderful job describing the Alaskan wilderness and the beauty of nature. You hope and wish for all these characters' happiness and peace. Magical and mysterious and overall a wonderful lovely joy.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Confinement, Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

madisonpearl's review against another edition

emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Miscarriage

Moderate: Infertility and Abandonment

Minor: Alcoholism and Suicidal thoughts

crabturtlebug's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective relaxing sad 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: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Child death and Miscarriage

sopopia's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Death, Gore, Miscarriage, and Suicidal thoughts

yoursraine_'s review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing sad slow-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

The story talked about the childless old couple who lived in Alaska. It was slow but in a good way because they showed us their little life. 

the story is good. It talks about grieving, how they cope up with it, and their healing. However, I’m quite taken a back at Garrett’s part because I didn’t really expect that haha. Also, it’s so mysterious and I love how the questions were all answered at the last part.

Overall, it was a peaceful and quiet read for me. It made me want to also live in the woods, away from city and create my own little cabin.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Suicide attempt

lauramcc7's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Grief, and Suicide attempt

bookbug17's review against another edition

Could not complete. Depressing beginning

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death and Suicidal thoughts