Reviews tagging 'Death'

Shatter Me. Le novelle vol. 1 by Tahereh Mafi

26 reviews

raypaws's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Gun violence

Minor: Miscarriage

sh543's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

chloebrown13's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Murder

Moderate: Child abuse and Suicidal thoughts

sabinehunter's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail

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

erkietheturkey's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, and Murder

hannibanani29's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Medical content

Minor: Sexual content and Murder

chloelj27's review against another edition

dark emotional tense 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: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Gun violence

molly_rose's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional informative medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Confinement, Kidnapping, Grief, and Abandonment

jen1804's review against another edition

dark informative reflective sad 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? Yes

4.5

And just like that I’m a little bit in love with Aaron Warner!
What a fantastic use of a novella, I appreciated these 108 pages so much oh my goodness. Love loved Aaron’s POV and discovering parts of the story we already know but from his perspective, helping me warm up to him immensely! He’s just a damaged soul trying to do his best in his bleak circumstances, explanations are given and plot points are expanded on and who knew, Aaron Warner actually has a good heart. Part of me feels protective of him.
I also adored the insight into Juliette’s journal entries that she kept whilst she was isolated in the asylum, further cementing the chaotic thoughts she had, and the empathetic way that Aaron reacted to reading these. Loved. Looking forward to book 2 after this complex and layered character development of Aaron. Thank you Mafi.
Satisfactory ending? Cliffhanger, yes.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, and Murder

Minor: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis