Reviews tagging 'Death'

La casa en el mar más azul by TJ Klune

61 reviews

bharlow8's review against another edition

hopeful mysterious 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? Yes

3.75

Super slow to start and a bit nuanced for my taste but good once it picked up

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Death, Cannibalism, and Death of parent

natnurdock's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Death

ariep's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective relaxing slow-paced

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

5.0

A really enjoyable read! I loved the characters and the world building. I loved how hopeful it was without being unrealistic. Highly recommend! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Self harm, and Grief

Minor: Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Death, and Forced institutionalization

jessiejonesbentley's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment and Classism

Minor: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Forced institutionalization, and Deportation

mbrogs2024's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Violence, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, and Murder

valerian_honeybee's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing slow-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, and Abandonment

Moderate: Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Death and Death of parent

philososquid's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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 loved this book so much! The setting was crafted so well, I could imagine the world so easily. I love that young adult novels have a unique way of making the world so visible. 

I was intrigued right away with this hyperbolic world of grayness turned to color at the cerulean sea. Linus was a rule follower who had his eyes opened when they were splashed with a little bit of color, and I love him for it.

There is so much sincerity in this book, andthe found family aspect is just so sweet. I just felt so happy reading it the whole time.

I think TJ Klune did a good job creating a story that felt fun and exciting, even if the plot wasn't a complex thing. This is not really and adventurous book, but a portrait of hope and found family. I love all the characters so much.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

Moderate: Death and Death of parent

dmrains's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? No

5.0

I loved this book so much! I love all the children and Arthur and Linus and Zoe so much, I can't pick a favorite. I read this book faster than anything I've read in a long time because I couldn't wait to escape into their beautiful world

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Confinement

Moderate: Confinement, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Death, and Fatphobia

emmagreenwood's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted mysterious 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Classism

sierraclimbs's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? It's complicated

5.0

This book was so immensely heartwarming. I was really worried about it being over hyped with how much I’ve heard people rave about this book, but it did not disappoint. 
I’m definitely learning that found family is one of my favorite tropes & this does that trope INCREDIBLY. Every day I was so excited to get back into this world to be with all the characters, it felt like home. 
 
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this to everyone & anyone. 

I do think it maybe was a little on the nose about some of the messaging it’s trying to convey, but I’m sure there are readers out there that need that & it didn’t detract from my personal enjoyment of the story. 

Side note: Did anyone else get a Tim Burton vibe from this? Or  was it just me? 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Death, and Abandonment

Minor: Bullying and Child abuse

I think the author handled the nature of abuse suffered as children, especially in such places as foster care or orphanages, with great care & sensitivity. Nothing was graphic, but it was very emotional.