Reviews tagging 'Death'

It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han

97 reviews

beccamidori's review against another edition

emotional sad slow-paced

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

3.0

The book does a good job of showcasing the complexity of grief, and the difference of how grief impacts you as a child/teenager and an adult/parent. I did feel like the it lacked storyline diversity, and the characters can feel frustratingly simple. But, still an easy read and keeps you intrigued. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Death, and Death of parent

helaena's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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

3.0

Although this book wasn’t terrible, the show is DEFINITELY better. BEWARE: Jenny Han uses the word “gonna” in this series!! ⚠️⚠️⚠️

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Grief, and Death of parent

kcohrs19's review against another edition

adventurous

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol

greatexpectations77's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.75

I found this book more engaging than the last one. Woo-wee, is Belly a mess lol. But I did like the complicated parent relationship and the humanizing look at the parents, which continues from the first book. Parents grieve and cope like anyone else, and sometimes that can come at the expense of their other relationships. I do think that Conrad is a little too ~unknowable~ for me. Like he's broody and whatever, but why the whole prom mishap? Although it was super weird of

Belly to just take the necklace that she assumed was for her. Super weird.

If this was an A24 film, everyone would be headed for an orgy, but I'm assuming that's not going to happen lol

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Minor: Bullying

kaz_brekkerrr's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Grief, and Death of parent

polypropylena's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, and Alcohol

meroei's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

3.25

As much as Belly annoys me, I did like her character growth in this book. The characters felt like their ages—kudos to Han for staying true to that, especially with the difficult themes discussed.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Death of parent

edegr's review against another edition

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent

bbmaan's review against another edition

relaxing slow-paced

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

1.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Death of parent

blumerlamotte's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Death of parent