Reviews tagging 'Murder'

Monster by Walter Dean Myers

20 reviews

thebookkeepers's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

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

4.5

This story follows the trial of a young black teen who is being tried for his alleged participation in a robbery that ended with someone dying. The story was nuanced and very emotionally gripping. The ending has my mind whirling and I’m eager to discuss this more in depth with friends that have or will read it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, and Murder

cartermon4's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Racism

nola_reads's review against another edition

emotional informative mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

The style of writing was very unique and fun to read however I was confused by the ending and slightly disappointed.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Murder

Minor: Sexual assault and Suicidal thoughts

itsnicholaslashay's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective fast-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Drug use and Murder

dawntin's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Gun violence, and Murder

ashleycmms's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Murder

Minor: Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

beehotel's review against another edition

dark reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, and Murder

Moderate: Cursing, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Police brutality

greatexpectations77's review against another edition

challenging dark informative sad fast-paced

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

4.5

This was quick, but it was quite good. The dramatized reading especially highlights how unequal and theatrical our justice system is and that justice itself usually isn't even one of the top five goals during these proceedings. It's all so broken.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Death, and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Gun violence, Racism, Violence, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Classism

orizenda's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

3.0

Maybe I just find like court case things kinda boring idk. It def made more of an impact on me now tho. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Rape, and Murder

booksngrannies's review against another edition

reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape and Murder