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karsynisawesome's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death and Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Drug use, Violence, Blood, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Police brutality, Medical content, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder
ali1311's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child death and Death
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent
stephmcoakley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
kiwichill's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Cursing, Car accident, and Toxic friendship
dewalt335's review against another edition
- 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
It seems as if everyone I know read the book in high school (my brother did which is why I have it) but the curriculum switched before I got to read it.
I COMPLETELY understand why this book is considered a classic because it’s timeless. Unfortunately in our society, there will always be “haves” and “have-nots”. Also, I think it adds to the appeal that the author was the same age as the characters when she wrote the book because who understands kids/teens more than each other?!
It really was a great read and I’m glad I dove into it.
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Child death, Suicide, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Physical abuse
cadybooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Sexism, Medical content, Medical trauma, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
jeremie's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Murder, War, and Classism
Moderate: Addiction and Alcoholism
theenbybookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I generally enjoyed the book. Perhaps it was how I read it - it was required for my 8th grade English class -, but I feel like I might have enjoyed it more had I had better circumstances to read it under. Nonetheless, it is a very heartfelt and deep story. My favorite character was definitely Johnny - I love a good character-development. Overall, would recommend to someone who likes morals and angstier(?) stories about living in a difficult situation.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug use, Gore, Suicide, Police brutality, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Police brutality, and Abandonment
So many things that people need to be cautious about with this book.jonssweater's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Blood, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
deluna's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Outing