Reviews tagging 'Ableism'

Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

90 reviews

izzirizzo's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism

Minor: Cancer, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Pandemic/Epidemic

birdybirdbrain's review against another edition

funny informative mysterious slow-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? It's complicated

4.5

I really enjoyed the voice of the MC, it was an interesting narration. The story was sad but also.. hopeful. I learned a lot and I liked the characters and their dynamics.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Ableism

jackbifrost's review against another edition

challenging reflective sad medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Death of parent

Moderate: Cancer and Racism

Minor: Suicide

rushell070's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

I really disliked the narrator at the very beginning, but as the story progresses and the character develops, she becomes much more relateable and likeable.

This book got a rating if 4.5 instead of 5 from me because

while I normally enjoy books with open ended plots and a few unanswered questions, for some reason the lack of complete resolution killed me with this one! Why didn't Mia ask her family more direct questions? Did she or didn't she press zero when trying to unlock her dad's  phone? Why didn’t she want to know the truth??

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Grief, Death of parent, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Moderate: Cancer, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts

juliannecridlin's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Cancer

Minor: Rape

lpdx's review against another edition

emotional relaxing medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Incest, Infertility, Mental illness, Police brutality, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Minor: Blood

greatestheights's review against another edition

emotional informative mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I'm mad at past me for putting this masterpiece off for so long. HAPPINESS FALLS is one of the best books I've read in a long time (and I've read a lot of good books recently). The writing, characterization, voice, and sheer amount of passion poured into this work are phenomenal. I was gripped from the first scene until the last, simultaneously full of rage and heartbreak and gut-wrenching empathy for this family, and especially, Eugene.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Grief, Death of parent, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Moderate: Cancer

amachonis's review against another edition

emotional informative mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Death of parent

Moderate: Bullying, Racism, Suicide, Police brutality, and Grief

Minor: Terminal illness

szuum's review

emotional mysterious sad tense 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Death of parent

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Rape

mirandalikesbooks's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

Enjoyed this a lot! It's a mystery that took me through a whole range of feelings about the narrator and her father. It also has some insightful commentary about privilege and abelism. 

In parts I felt like it could have used an edit. The main character used the word inane/inanity often enough that it was noticeable. I also thought some of the footnotes could have been cut. All in all though would recommend!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent

Minor: Cancer, Rape, Terminal illness, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic