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
anscha3000's review
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Incest, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Adult/minor relationship
danielleeejames'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, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, and Incest
_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
savannahrich's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, Racial slurs, Murder, Incest, and Emotional abuse
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