Reviews tagging 'Drug abuse'

Go Ask Alice by Beatrice Sparks

110 reviews

newhope's review against another edition

dark sad medium-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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Drug abuse, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Rape

Minor: Bullying

ilikenaps's review against another edition

challenging sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Self harm, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Toxic friendship

httpspuppy's review against another edition

3.0

i have mixed feelings about this book and considering the fact that it follows a true story im not going to share those opinions. i respect it for what it is but thats it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Eating disorder

maguire_m03's review against another edition

challenging 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? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse and Drug use

Moderate: Eating disorder

Minor: Rape

spicychicknnugget's review against another edition

challenging fast-paced

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

Really felt something when I thought it was a true story. Felt more angry when I realized it was made up and total propaganda to stigmatize already marginalized populations

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting

keeganrb's review against another edition

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use

Moderate: Bullying, Rape, and Sexual assault

maddiehazel's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide

racheltrow_'s review against another edition

dark fast-paced

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

1.0

Cannot believe I bought this propaganda as a child. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse and Rape

Moderate: Incest

azkollath's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.75

a really tough read just because of how sad it was but so incredibly good. a first hand account of addiction in a way i haven’t seen portrayed before, and so heartbreaking 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, and Blood

Minor: Child death and Death

afilimon's review against another edition

dark emotional sad fast-paced

• 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis