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notbambi'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A student of mine lent me her copy right after Freedom to Read Week, so I was primed for the subject matter. It's a good exploration of the mixed feelings folks can have around book bannings, as a young person in the book has a negative reaction to Catcher in the Rye, but also has a lot of other stuff going on his life, and the protagonist wonders if the book is to blame for his actions. She ultimately comes down on the side of, "you can't control someone else's reactions, and a book alone is not responsible for someone's actions." It's a quick read and a well-rounded discussion of censorship in schools for teens.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, and Suicide
Minor: Alcoholism and Car accident
abby_reads_books's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Homophobia
haleyapratt's review against another edition
hopeful
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Drug use and Mental illness
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