wends_nblw's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Admittedly, it was a bit hard for me to read and sometimes I couldn't properly make out what exactly Precious was writing. Despite that, I think this was a good read. I see many reviews saying it's over the top, blah, blah. I really saw my own experiences in Precious' words and found the portrayal to be incredibly realistic.
I'd say that a lot of these reviews expect a 'perfect victim' trope, but there is no perfect victim. What we go through is complex and our experiences aren't linear. That's what really sold the book for me. Push will always hold a special place in my heart.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Incest, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Racism
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Addiction, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Hate crime, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Lesbophobia, and Homophobia
Minor: Self harm
shelbynik's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Violence, Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Eating disorder, Incest, Bullying, Body shaming, Pedophilia, and Rape
paigereitz's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Rape, Child abuse, Incest, Murder, Self harm, Cursing, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
kvjrist's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Dysphoria, Incest, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Racial slurs, Rape, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, and Sexism
magicole's review
3.75
Graphic: Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Trafficking, Addiction, Medical content, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Hate crime, Racism, Transphobia, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Fatphobia, Injury/Injury detail, Racial slurs, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Incest, Lesbophobia, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Abortion, Bullying, Ableism, and Child abuse
_bxllxe_'s review
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, and Rape
sifairi's review
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Terminal illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Cursing, Gaslighting, Lesbophobia, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Eating disorder, Sexual violence, Racism, Rape, Incest, and Pregnancy
mydearestfebruary's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Racial slurs, Cursing, Incest, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Pedophilia, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Homophobia, Ableism, and Lesbophobia
geonox's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Incest
Moderate: Ableism and Homophobia
midnightmarauder's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I've read this book before, in 2020, but didn't really read it with the intention of comparing it with the movie. This time around, however, I did just that.
Push goes more in depth about Precious and what she went through than the movie Precious ever did. We hear more about her childhood trauma, her mother's (possible) trauma, and even her classmates'.
Here are some things I didn't like:
This book can be hard to read (aside from the subject matter) if you're a fluent reader because Precious
Spoiler
is severely illiterateAlso, in the book, Ms. Rain is described as a dark-skinned woman with long dreads. In the movie, however, she's portrayed by Paula Patton, a light-skinned mixed woman with loose, wavy hair. I didn't really enjoy how they changed her.
Finally, Precious' neighbor, Miss West, was fully aware of what Precious was going through, yet didn't seem to care enough to call the cops. What kind of mess was that?
Since I've seen Precious multiple times and know how much it's had an impact on me, I expected the book to be amazing. But, I didn't really vibe with it like I thought I would.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Incest, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Rape, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Pregnancy, and Violence
Minor: Racism, Racial slurs, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, and Self harm