Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Hello Stranger by Katherine Center

43 reviews

quasinaut's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-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

3.75

I have such mixed feelings about this book! It started off rocky for me - I didn't really relate to the main character, her choices, and how she interacted with others, but over time things began to make more sense. There were still some awkward moments and almost-plot-holes that didn't quite add up, but honestly, her moments with Joe really won me over in the end. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Death of parent

jlothian's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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

Minor: Grief and Death of parent

amandaboyer's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Gaslighting

tspice24's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death of parent

jenna36's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

I really liked this book a lot! Had there not been a little too much misunderstanding and not enough communication right at the end it probably would have been 5 stars. I cried a few times while reading it, but it definitely captured some truth about humanity and grief. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness and Grief

tiffanyxoxoxoxoxoxoxox's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

3.5

This was a cute little story. Things were predictable and I guessed what happened but it was still a fun read. I do prefer the bodyguard over this but it is still worth checking out if you want a rom com. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Death of parent

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Gaslighting

Minor: Suicide and Car accident

maggies's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful sad 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? Yes

5.0

This just squeaked into 5 star territory by the end...

The bad:

• It took me a loooong time to warm up to Sadie and 90% of her problems were self-inflicted
• What in the world was Parker's purpose? Just villainous for villainy's sake, weird
• Sue is kind of the worst best friend

The good:

• The men! Such good love interests
• The premise! So clever, unusual and interesting. I learned so much about prosopagnosia and the various experiences of it
• The growth! Sadie made me so proud by the end

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death of parent

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

kaydeedickins's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

4.75

The Author’s Note is so so beautiful, an ode to love stories. 😍

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Chronic illness, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Sexual content, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Suicide attempt

foldingthepage_kayleigh's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual content and Alcohol

cdace8's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying and Death of parent

Minor: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Suicide attempt