Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang

15 reviews

mreadsbooks's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Alcohol

Minor: Cancer, Toxic relationship, Violence

livcg's review against another edition

5.0

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective 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: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Abandonment

Minor: Alcoholism

kylasmv15's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad fast-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: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment

Moderate: Bullying, Grief, Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

esselleayy's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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: No

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Lovely teen romance that has heart and humor. Relatable characters from diverse backgrounds (different cultures, economic status, life experiences). The drama feels true to life, not contrived or overwrought the way many contemporary romances often feel (for me anyway). Illustrations are fabulous especially the lion dance scenes that really come to life.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief

Minor: Alcoholism, Abandonment

puttingwingsonwords's review against another edition

5.0

emotional hopeful 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: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Minor: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Alcohol

bujoxbooked's review against another edition

5.0

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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So cute! I’m glad I decided to read it ! Never heard of it until the book festival either 

Cute story about love at different levels (friendship, romantic relationships, parents/family). The drama with her parents was very unexpected and done very well! It was like a heart drop after drop! It shares knowledge about the Lunar New Year, which I’m not as knowledgeable about as well

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Alcohol

dogoodwithbooks's review against another edition

4.5

emotional hopeful 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

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Moving and heartwarming tale about connecting to one’s culture, overcoming generational family conflict, and learning how to love and be loved in return. Along with the beautiful illustrations that connect readers to the heart of the story, both of the main characters, Val and Jae, each get their own moments to address their pasts and what their futures could look like together. Side characters also get their own little moments, but is balanced with the main characters. While it’s a bit longer than other YA graphic novels, you definitely get the heart and connection that Yang puts into this story. Definitely will check out Yang’s other works.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, Abandonment

Moderate: Alcoholism, Grief

Minor: Cancer, Toxic relationship, Vomit

readandfindout's review against another edition

3.75

emotional fast-paced

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Style/writing: 4 stars
Themes: 4 stars
Characters: 3.5 stars
Plot: 3 stars
Art: 4 stars

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Grief, Abandonment

Minor: Cancer, Violence, Death of parent

clarabooksit's review against another edition

4.5

emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, Abandonment

robinks's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional hopeful reflective 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: Complicated

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This graphic novel is so beautifully illustrated, and the plot had so many twists and turns. It included a lot of different topics but in a way that didn’t feel too overwhelming.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Violence, Abandonment

Moderate: Alcoholism

Minor: Death of parent