Reviews tagging 'Violence'

A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll

16 reviews

hayley_mariep's review against another edition

challenging hopeful inspiring 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

Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

shingekiyes's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective tense fast-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

5.0

this book was a breath of fresh air. though tense at times, Addie’s story is truly inspiring and satisfying because it fully encompasses what it means and feels like to be neurodivergent. as i read, i felt myself relating to Addie and also learning more about the experience of being autistic and how i myself could better understand my autistic friends/family. this story was an emotional roller coaster—i wanted to strangle the teacher and scream at the city counsel, but comfort Addie and Keedie—and it ends so, so well. A Kind Of Spark is a beautiful, authentic book that i recommend for any reader looking to expand their understanding of autism and enjoy a unique and strong literary voice. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Bullying

Minor: Violence and Forced institutionalization

someonelikeblue's review against another edition

emotional funny informative inspiring sad tense fast-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Death, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Violence, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Gaslighting

Minor: Physical abuse and Toxic friendship

bexi's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Confinement and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Torture, Violence, and Murder

bananacake's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Hate crime, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Confinement, Torture, Violence, and Forced institutionalization

alayamorning's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Bullying

Moderate: Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, and Murder