Reviews tagging 'Animal death'
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez
16 reviews
vreyna20_2004's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
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Despite the story being about finding out about Olga’s secret I felt unsatisfied at the end. I would’ve wanted Julia to tell her parents about Olga’s affair as well as her pregnancy but I understood why she did it. The book was great showing the struggles a female Latina faces within her community (speaking from experience) but I couldn’t get past how obnoxious Julia is. She found every and any excuse to criticize people including but not limited to her own DECEASED sister which I understand being 16 and constantly being compared to someone you would expect your parent to prefer them over you, but it got annoying that despite the things Olga did for Julia when they were kids Julia didn’t care because of how tainted Olga’s image become all because of Julia’s mother. She tried to be there for her sister and all Julia did was push her away I’m not surprised why Angie push Julia away when Julia started snooping into Olga’s business.Graphic: Death, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Animal death, and Blood
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, and Homophobia
Minor: Pregnancy
tetedump's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Blood, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Grief, Gun violence, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Animal death, Rape, Sexual harassment, Suicide attempt, Death, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Xenophobia
victoriarosalesvt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Animal death
Minor: Deportation and Emotional abuse
andreasofia09's review against another edition
- 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: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Grief, and Gun violence
Moderate: Rape, Animal death, Blood, Body shaming, and Homophobia
Minor: Abortion
annamorgan27's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Grief, Mental illness, Animal death, Blood, Death, and Gun violence
Moderate: Self harm, Sexual assault, Car accident, Death, Deportation, Abortion, Child death, Infidelity, Sexual content, Drug use, Homophobia, Alcohol, Sexual violence, and Suicide attempt
amalyn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Mental illness, Death, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Homophobia, Chronic illness, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment, Abortion, Animal death, Self harm, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, and Eating disorder
Minor: Gun violence
funkylitchick's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Gun violence and Suicide attempt
Minor: Racism, Animal death, and Classism
olgawritesthings's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Suicide attempt
lapetite's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
But how do we live with these secrets locked within us? How do we tie our shoes, brush our hair, drink coffee, wash the dishes, and go to sleep, pretending everything is fine? How do we laugh and feel happiness despite the buried things growing inside? How can we do that day after day?
This book punched me in the heart, while also feeling terribly and painfully familiar.
Graphic: Animal death, Mental illness, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Rape
bookedandbusy's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Grief, Self harm, Animal death, Rape, Death, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Body shaming and Racism
The main characters sister is dead.