Reviews tagging 'Animal death'

The Awakening by L.J. Smith

12 reviews

sillyduckie's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

agnela's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

1.0

I didn't think it could be worse than the TV series of the same name, but apparently it was.
A story full of rich white rude bullies with superiority complex. All tell and no show, all characters were cookie cut. And if you thought series Elena was a horrible heroine, I have bad news for you. 
Read only because I wanted to read a diary format and I was disappointed when it turned out to be a few inserts in the whole text. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Death, and Sexual assault

geooo's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Violence

Minor: Animal death and Death of parent

gretchenplz's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

2.5

I'm on a nostalgia journey because I remember reading this series way back in high school before the tv show was even a thing. I know that they are radically different than the series, but I remember enjoying them a lot.

I will say the first book is weak. Are any of the characters likable? Not really. Is the entire plot and romance shaky? Absolutely. Are there outdated views on current hot topics? Definitely. But come on. It's a teen vampire romance. Of course it's angsty. Of course the love is inexplicably instant. Of course the seniors in high school are bratty, bitchy, and arrogant. 

None of that makes it less of a fun trip down memory lane. I can't wait to get to the rest of the books because I remember some pretty interesting things that happen in the rest of the series!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Animal death, Car accident, and Death of parent

coco78337's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

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

1.0

Boring, pointless, no difference in characters, uninspiring, just a bad read. Do not recommend this on any front. (If you want a similar story, but done better just watch the show) I tried not to compare it to that, but it’s so hard not to. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Sexism, Sexual assault, Blood, Stalking, and Sexual harassment

hayleythegoose's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Sexual assault, Stalking, and Murder

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Grief and Death of parent

below_average_baker's review against another edition

tense slow-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

An incredibly dislikable main character who seems completely unaware of anyone around her made his a frustrating read. It was short though. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Animal death, Sexual assault, and Violence

leazzz's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Death, and Blood

bitterseason's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, and Stalking

Minor: Physical abuse, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

samflowerv6's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

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

3.75

It was entertaining but at the same time a little too slow for my taste. Elena isn’t a very interesting character yet and I feel no emotional connections to any characters. Nothing really happened. I thought there would be more fantastical fun

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Toxic friendship