Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart

7 reviews

noellegrace8's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

5.0

This is maybe the... 4th? Time reading TMBS? So obviously, I adore it. It speaks to any kid who felt different, like an adult in a kid's body, too weird, too intellectual, or like an outcast. It's basically for G&T, ND people who can thoroughly enjoy an innocent story with great plotline and no raucous or raunchy shock factor. It's just great writing, great wordbuilding electric platonic chemistry, and deep characters. It's clever, emotional, and presents a beautiful look into what it means to be human. OH! And it's so funny, in such a casual way.

I give Del Roy 5/5⭐️'s. His vocal performance has the timbre to grab & keep your attention but a soft enough style to be soothing. He doesn't over-act or lack emotion; he's perfect!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Dementia, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Minor: Bullying, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

ikiteahill's review against another edition

adventurous dark lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

2.75

This book had such potential to represent people with a variety of physical and mental differences and it totally flubbed the opportunity. Various conditions such as narcolepsy and amnesia are grossly misrepresented. Some plot points are totally dismissed and made light of at the end

, such as Sticky's parents exploitation of him

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, and Vomit

Moderate: Chronic illness and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Gore, Kidnapping, and Death of parent

linneak's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, and Abandonment

Minor: Vomit, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

friendly_neighborhood_grandma's review against another edition

3.25

It wasnt really my thing but the ending is nice..

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

spookily's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement and Vomit

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Torture

Minor: Death of parent, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

bexi's review against another edition

adventurous dark lighthearted mysterious tense medium-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? It's complicated

3.25

Honestly I was kind of bored. Maybe I'm not brainy enough to fully appreciate this book, or maybe it's because I'm not in the target age group. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, and Kidnapping

Minor: Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Abandonment

epeolatri's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious 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

5.0

Loved every second of this book! I wish I had been so lucky as to read it when I was a kid, but I love it just as much at 22. Can’t wait to read the rest!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Moderate: Confinement, Violence, and War