Reviews tagging 'War'

Shatter Me. Le novelle vol. 1 by Tahereh Mafi

6 reviews

abicaro17's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional fast-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

3.5

I am starting to like Aaron! I am very scared to bc I am not liking this whole Reestablishment business but he's a misguided sweetheart. I hope we get him out of there in the future! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Drug use, Classism, Blood, Confinement, Gore, War, Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Child abuse

marippe's review against another edition

2.5

ok but i aspire to be as delusional as aaron warner

“I wanted her to yell at me; I would’ve congratulated her had she ever slapped me in the face.“ Had me crying

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, War, Suicidal thoughts, Child death, and Kidnapping

eatingbrains's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No

2.0

Decidedly meh.  I wasn't sure if a novella was supposed to have me on Warner's side, making him seem sympathetic and empathetic to Juliette.  There was like creepy obsessive stalker vibes from both of her love interests with insta-love on their part and it was just a bit too cringe for my tastes.  I'm semi interested in the world and plot of the overall story so I might read spoilers for the series but I do not plan to continue reading.

This is not to say that the writing is bad.  I think the way the author uses metaphor is very vibrant and evocative and honestly paints a picture with phrases and repetition.  I just cannot get over the juvenile relationship angst.  Oh well.  Not for me, but could be for thee.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Ableism, Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Stalking, Medical content, Medical trauma, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, War, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Classism, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Death, Forced institutionalization, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Grief, Abandonment, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Gun violence, and Police brutality

marybsimp's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, Gun violence, Death, Violence, and War

mennalj's review against another edition

dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

Moderate: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, War, and Violence

Minor: Miscarriage and Domestic abuse

allie_c73's review against another edition

challenging mysterious fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gaslighting, Gun violence, and Police brutality

Moderate: Sexual content, Medical content, Genocide, Violence, and War