Reviews tagging 'Medical trauma'

Shatter Me. Le novelle vol. 1 by Tahereh Mafi

3 reviews

memoirsofabooklover's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense 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

4.5

i loved hearing from warner’s side of things. really good novella getting in to his mind as well as finding out what is happening now that juliette is somewhere else and getting our first idea of what his dad is like and his past.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, and War

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

thebaddestbookworm's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder

Minor: Gun violence and Self harm