Reviews tagging 'Homophobia'

Far from the Tree by Robin Benway

2 reviews

talonsontypewriters's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment

Moderate: Bullying, Medical content, Sexism, Violence, Grief, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, Misogyny, and Pregnancy

Minor: Forced institutionalization, Sexual content, Vomit, Ableism, Cancer, Animal death, Eating disorder, Deportation, Death of parent, Car accident, Child abuse, Death, Homophobia, Infertility, and Racism

Slut shaming. Underage drug use.

aqtbenz's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective

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

5.0

When I finished this book, I hugged it to my chest as a few tears slipped out. That's how much I loved this book. 

The writing is incredible - I've enjoyed Robin Benway's books before, particularly Audrey, Wait!, but not like this. There were so many passages and lines that I wanted to write down because they were so beautiful and relatable. Things that a less talented writer would have made cliche just felt honest and real. 

The three siblings of this book are now some of my favorite characters of all time - each is so well developed and real, and their relationship with each other unfolds beautifully. Each of them also has their own family story that's equally compelling. 

If not already obvious, I really, really loved this. Cannot recommend enough.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Alcoholism, and Bullying

Moderate: Abandonment

Minor: Homophobia