Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Radio Silence by Alice Oseman

521 reviews

kalebd_2125's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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

I really enjoyed this one. Lots of great commentary on fandom culture, hits different after what happened to Kit Connor. My one point of criticism is that some of the "texting" parts and Twitter post sections felt weird in audio but the narration is so good throughout I'm willing to overlook it. Any fans of Heartstopper should read this.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death and Child abuse

Moderate: Bullying and Emotional abuse

An abusive parent murders a pet dog.

thestarlesscasea's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Stalking

kaseni's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

5.0

I can't even begin to review this book, it was probably one of the best I ever read.
The genius writing accompanying the characters themselves make the perfect narrative, and the topic and evolution of the plot and said characters is majestic.
Will for sure read again.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

doublebookedclub's review against another edition

3.0

I normally adore alice oseman’s books but this one didn’t quite capture me in the same way… it was still good, she is a brilliant writer but it wasn’t quite for me! :) 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide

holliesatchell's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Suicidal thoughts

stardustandrockets's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I absolutely adore Aled! He needs to be protected at all costs. It's very clear his mom is mentally ill and abusive. This book gives a lot of context to Aled's character if you've only read Heartatopper.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Animal death, Grief, and Outing

Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Injury/Injury detail

HP references, assault

lil_mushroom's review against another edition

challenging emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.75

i don't know how to describe how this book made me feel, it made feel so many things, i enjoyed it though, it's a good book, i properly cried.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship

saskia_ej's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Stalking

lemonix_reads's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective tense

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

5.0

Ok Alice oseman is officially one of my fav authors! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse

mir_frog73's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

This was the best oseman book I’ve read! It was incredible I read it in 2 days. It was just amazing and reading Ollie’s copy just made it so much better! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Cursing, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide