Reviews tagging 'Self harm'

All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven

103 reviews

littlems_bookworm's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

I admit to have watching the movie before reading the book it was a challenge trying to not compare what I've seen to what I'm reading. This book was very emotional and most likely not, but maybe exactly what I needed to read. Finch's experience with "sleep and awake" were beautifully described and depicted throughout the entire thing it made so much sense, I related heavily. The author was able to describe what my whole teen life has felt like in plain worded terms. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Self harm and Mental illness

dyagan's review

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Suicide attempt, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Death

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Bullying, and Self harm

Minor: Eating disorder

gretchenklauss22's review

dark emotional sad medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Self harm and Death

moonfae444's review against another edition

dark emotional funny inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

One of my absolute favourite books, will never tire of it nor will I ever stop crying towards the end. Jennifer Niven creates an absolutely beautiful story filled with symbolism and two of my most favourite literary characters. You can’t help but love Finch and you can’t help but want to help Violet. The colour symbolism of the book sticks out the most to me, the colour blue especially but disappearing and turning white/black and Finch’s dead body being described as blue when he’s found (😭). The themes of water, appearance vs reality, Niven really creates a profound world disguised as a regular YA love story. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Self harm and Suicide

tobitast's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Self harm, Suicide, Car accident, Death, and Suicide attempt

writtenwithoutanending's review

emotional hopeful informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Death, Bullying, and Child abuse

Minor: Self harm and Eating disorder

dragonmom's review

dark emotional sad slow-paced

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

2.5

The author’s note at the end is the best thing about this book. I think she did a pretty good job of writing bipolar disorder but something about the end of the book just doesn't sit well with me. I liked the dual perspectives and the way the chapters were short. The way the characters kept track of time changed was a cute detail. Overall, I didn't really like it much and I can't quite put my finger on why. I think 16 year old me would have liked it a lot better than I do at 24.  

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicide, Mental illness, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Self harm, and Eating disorder

maddie1113's review

challenging emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Toxic relationship

alexmall029's review

dark emotional sad slow-paced

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

3.0

As someone who loves "Looking For Alaska", it felt like the cheap knockoff version. Started slow but did have a good end. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Suicide, Bullying, Car accident, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

soupsoupsoup's review

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Bullying, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Car accident, Eating disorder, Self harm, and Vomit