Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

I'm Not Dying with You Tonight by Kimberly Jones, Gilly Segal

2 reviews

alyssa2012's review

emotional tense fast-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

3.5

Great book. Wish the dialogue of the black characters weren't so blatantly stereotypical. It sounded like they wanted the black characters to sound like they were from the 70's and 80's. There was an overuse of slang language to sound "hip" and "relevant" and to make sure the readers knew the characters were black. As if all black people speak like that. It was off putting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Cursing, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Police brutality, Mass/school shootings, Stalking, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury

Great book. Wish the dialogue of the black characters weren't so blatantly stereotypical. It sounded like they wanted the black characters to sound like they were from the 70's and 80's. There was an overuse of slang language to sound "hip" and "relevant" and to make sure the readers knew the characters were black. As if all black people speak like that. It was off putting.

wrensreadingroom's review

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Gun violence, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism