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Solitaire by Alice Oseman

32 reviews

tinyjude's review against another edition

dark emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

4.5

More than a review these are just random chaotic thoughts I had while reading the book:

Tori has a very particular and distinctive voice as a narrator and character. I liked her edgyness, because it fits her teenage self and it reminded me of when I was like 15 (yeah, I was very cringey and this is cringey but I get why).

She was also kind of funny like look at this passage: "Tori just held a conversation by herself. I think I'm going to cry" "There, there" I pat her on the shoulder "Be strong - You will get through this"

And "I laugh again, on the outside at least. Ha ha ha"

She hates social gatherings and tries to avoid hanging out with her "friends", which was very relatable. I feel sorry for the fact that she had to see Charlie relapse, because that must have been so traumatic. She is depressed, sarcastic, annoying, pessimistic, etc and I get her. I found her behaviour to be a reflection of my own when I was at my worst with depression.

"I listen to the dark. They're all coming to get you. Your heartbeats are footsteps. Your brother is unwell. You don't have any friends (...) Don't be sad anymore" this feels like something i would have written to myself in the past and the way she tries to hide and ignore her mental state because her brother is unwell also hit home. Don't do that.

I wouldn't recommend this book to someone who is depressed because man, it gets you into this darker headspace and makes you cry and just lie in your bed all day again

"I say nothing but I do not feel alive" so true, Tori.

The ending was too dramatic and unrealistic, she kind of went insane but I also feel like I can't judge her bc I would have probably behaved the same way, so I guess it was okey.

I would have liked for Tori and Michael to just be friends but I am also not entirely sure they are together. I thought Tori was aroace _/(º.º)\_

Also final thought, did anyone else feel like she might have been autistic coded? or is it just me?

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Hate crime, Homophobia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

peppertoast's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny reflective relaxing sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime and Homophobia

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Eating disorder, Self harm, Medical trauma, and Fire/Fire injury

smalljoys's review against another edition

challenging dark inspiring sad 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

I preferred loveless and radio silence more than solitaire. However, I did enjoy learning more about Tori Spring and her life experiences. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Hate crime and Homophobia

Minor: Fire/Fire injury

glen3's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious sad medium-paced

• 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, and Violence

Moderate: Eating disorder, Hate crime, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, and Alcohol

Minor: Toxic friendship

emily_p1's review against another edition

dark lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Hate crime, Homophobia, Self harm, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt

Minor: Alcohol

scoutty's review against another edition

challenging emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Medical content

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

Minor: Cursing, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Grief, Medical trauma, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

gottheart's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• 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

5.0

“If you can’t accept things you don’t understand, then you’ll spend your life questioning everything. Then you’ll have to live your life in your own head.”

Solitaire had me hooked from the first chapter. I knew a bit about Tori from the Heartstopper books but this really opened up her personality and her issues. I could definitely relate to her, I went through something similar at her age. 
This book was a wild ride but it showed life with depression without explicitly talking about it, and it had a great mystery throughout that always left you guessing. 
I definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to read about mental health issues, love, friendship and mystery! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Hate crime, Homophobia, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts

julesadventurezone's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Cursing, Eating disorder, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Vomit

angrboda's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• 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

5.0

absolutely adore this book, it’s rare to find a protagonist you relate to 100% , where you agree to all their thoughts, feelings and actions. i’ve never seen a character like tori spring before, she’s a fictional embodiment of me. a person who thinks like i do. i read this book very quickly and enjoyed every moment of it, i cant express how perfect it is.

although i do wish that tori and micheal’s romantic relationship at the end was explored further, i love them both

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Eating disorder, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

Minor: Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Stalking, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail

abbrillopezz's review against another edition

dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Hate crime, Homophobia, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail