Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

The Bright Side of Going Dark by Kelly Harms

9 reviews

bbyduckluvr's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Emotional abuse

jnnjnks's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Animal death

teh_niarr's review against another edition

dark emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Death, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Animal death

murphyslawlesslibrary's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

bash5617's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts

reading4enjoyment's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

I didn't read the summary or any reviews before beginning this book so I had no idea what I was getting myself into. What a mix this book is. There's a bit of funny alongside some sadness and a whole lot of searching for answers. The book deals with overuse of social media and our phones, but it also deals with depression and attempted suicide. While the story does  deal with some tough topics along the way, the author does so in a way that ends up reflective and hopeful. In other words it ends well, so don't avoid reading this book out of fear that you'll turn the last page crying. I turned the last page smiling and feeling hopeful while also realizing that as a high school teacher I should be even more sensitive to the struggles my students face.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Death

Minor: Abandonment

Unless these topics are triggers for you, I wouldn't be scared off from reading this book by the content warnings. The story address tough topics in a respectful way.

loch_nesa's review against another edition

slow-paced

0.5

I did not like this book. It was supposed to be 2 sided but the "influencer" was so bland and 'the world revolves around me'. It gave graphic details with no warning

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Death, and Animal death

lindsey_stevens's review

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

abigailp's review

challenging funny inspiring medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Animal cruelty