Reviews tagging 'Grief'

This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki

40 reviews

frantic_vampire's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• 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

Somehow this book captures the essence of summer. The vacation, the lake, and late night scary movie sessions with your friends. There was family drama, there was small town drama, and all the adventures a pre-teen on summer vacation could want. Though at times it felt like Rose was a little callous towards a lot of the things that were happening around her. But on the other hand, that’s kind of the way teens and pre-teens can be. My feelings on this one are all over the place. I loved it, I hated it, it made me long for the summers of my childhood. So I think I’m giving this one three and a half stars.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Miscarriage, Grief, and Alcohol

Minor: Bullying, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

horizonous's review against another edition

lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• 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: Miscarriage

Moderate: Sexism, Grief, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Child death, Drug abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts

◦ Mental illness = Depression
◦ Sexism = Slut shaming

ifiwasapuppet's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

• 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy

itsjadenbaby's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

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

1.5

Really did not connect to any of the characters. I found all of them to be quite frustrating. Only finished reading because it’s a quick finish.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Miscarriage, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Grief

Minor: Bullying

waytoomanybooks's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.5

It’s a cute, fast read. It’s a slice of life story, so there is no defined beginning or end. Nothing is resolved, which makes sense because that’s how real life works, but as a reader, I prefer knowing without a shadow of a doubt how things turn out for the character.

The two main characters are two girls in their early teens, and it was refreshing to read a story where the children are written realistically!

And the art is incredibly gorgeous!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, Blood, Grief, and Pregnancy

dlsmk's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexual content, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy

gem_reads's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment

tattedglass's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage and Grief

tetedump's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Miscarriage, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol

heyshay07's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing and Grief

Minor: Miscarriage