Reviews tagging 'Homophobia'
Drogi Evanie Hansenie by Aga Zano, Steven Levenson, Justin Paul, Benj Pasek, Val Emmich
5 reviews
remwandering's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
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/wasGraphic: Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Homophobia, and Mental illness
sierrabedwell's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Drug use, Grief, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Death, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Minor: Homophobia
paulrichard's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Suicide and Grief
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Drug abuse
Minor: Bullying and Homophobia
isadreamsof's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Overall, a good read for a seasoned fan of the stage version, but I'd probably pass on it if I wasn't familiar with the source material.
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicide
Moderate: Addiction and Toxic friendship
Minor: Homophobia
amandalorianxo's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Favorite quotes so far:
" From the moment she was born, she's been training to kick life's ass." (pg 182)
" I can never just sit back and sail. People like Rox can just put their feet up and let the water carry them along. Not me. I'm constantly on the verge of sinking." (pg. 168)
" Actually drowning is peace, almost drowning is pure pain." (pg. 187)
" I'm tired of curbing my emotions just to make room for hers." (pg. 283)
The realistic voice of a high school senior whose mental health is not used as a punchline but is taken seriously throughout the entire novel. The story of someone who initially didn’t mean to be a part of anything but has his life changed for the better.
Evan knew from the beginning that
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lying about his involvement with Connor + most importantly Connor taking his own life was wrong. But this was a kid who had practically no one to talk to except his mother and the jerk of a family friend Jared. It’s no wonder he decided to make his claim as the best friend. What follows is Evan being able to have people know who he is and being temporarily part of a family that cares about him.Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
Moderate: Child death, Death, and Mental illness
Minor: Homophobia and Drug use