psliz's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Death, and Mental illness
Moderate: Alcohol, Drug use, Physical abuse, and Ableism
Minor: Homophobia
bestadex's review
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual harassment, and Racism
balletsatinpink's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Death
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Grief
Minor: Homophobia
lilacsophie's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Moderate: Child abuse, Medical content, and Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia, Eating disorder, and Vomit
lauryn_04's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Suicide, Car accident, Violence, Mental illness, Homophobia, Gaslighting, Death, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Physical abuse, and Abandonment
vixb444's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Suicide, Car accident, Child death, Death, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Drug use, and Homophobia
Minor: Eating disorder
kirsty_irwin's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, Death, Bullying, Suicide attempt, Car accident, Mental illness, Grief, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Violence
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Sexual content, Alcohol, Car accident, Physical abuse, and Confinement
neverlandpages4's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was definitely one of my favorite books of all time. I loved almost everything about it and I could relate to it. Finch’s character was amazing and he had such a strong personality. The only thing I didn’t necessarily love was Violet’s behavior. A lot of the times I ignored it because she was grieving and she was dealing with her own problems but she really seemed like she only cared about herself. From the start of the book all the way to the end all she thought about was herself. When things were mostly about Finch or others she found a way to involve herself and I think Finch explained it perfectly when they last spoke in the closet. Other than that, the book was amazing and 100% recommend it to everyone. I watched the movie the same day I finished it and it was horrible. Wouldn’t recommend that.
2022: (1st re-read)
- The majority of mental health related books I’ve read are usually quite a bit unrealistic, they tend to wrap up everything at the end with a giant bow and suddenly everyone’s happy and their struggles have somehow disappeared. This book doesn’t do that which is probably why I love it so much. It’s honest, it’s relatable, and it talks about Finch’s struggles without sugar coating anything.
- This was the first book that made me realize that I’m not the only one that feels a certain way, and Finch made me feel represented and I genuinely cared about him and wanted him to be happy. That ending will forever be engraved in my mind because of how devastating and real it is
Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Physical abuse, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness
Moderate: Car accident, Bullying, and Homophobia
Minor: Addiction
caracaracara's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Minor: Homophobia
katsbffsluv's review
- 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
5.0
<spoilers>
i did not like the blatant homophobia with no repercussion or character growth, i also didn't think it was appropriate that the writer did include methods to kill yourself.
HOWEVER i love love love finch and violets story and how we see them fall in love
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Violence
Moderate: Homophobia