Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

Optimists Die First by Susin Nielsen

3 reviews

hayleythegoose's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Grief, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Car accident, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Drug use, Suicide attempt, Vomit, Addiction, Forced institutionalization, and Homophobia

anniehauf's review

dark emotional informative lighthearted sad fast-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

3.75

one of the first books i really loved, not the most beautiful writing but amazing characters.
i read it really fast veryvery good
covers hard topics in a non-graphic way (4 young teens)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Child death, Drug abuse, Grief, and Mental illness

kisahofswords13's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Mental illness, Homophobia, Bullying, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Suicide attempt and Self harm