amorales107's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Mental illness
andst'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
5.0
Throughout the book Charlie experience a sense of hopelessness while he sees the world (and the people) around him break down into pieces, just to realize that he cannot do anything to fix them no matter how much he tries. All the characters come with their own set of problems and we can see how these problems consume Charlie completely, even if they don't belong to him. Which is something some of us can deeply relate to.
This book makes you feel seen and understood. It encourages you embrace those around you despite their flaws, because we are not perfect either. We are all trying to get through life one day at a time, might as well just do it together.
Graphic: Abortion, Addiction, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Outing, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Self harm, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Rape
Moderate: Car accident and Toxic friendship
Minor: Suicide attempt
c3rem0nials's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, and Domestic abuse
sarahrbriggs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Ableism, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
goldnhabitx'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug use, Alcohol, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Child death, Violence, and Suicide
Minor: Abortion, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Sexual content, Rape, and Infidelity
michaelion's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Maybe it's me, maybe I missed something, maybe I gotta give it a reread but I feel like the childhood assault was placed in there randomly at the end. It didn't feel wrong, but it didn't feel right. Not like csa ever could, but there's a time and place, ideally, and this just didn't make as much sense narratively, especially that close to the end. I suppose one could argue real life is full of surprises and the book is supposed to depict that, but to that I say bullshit. Little moments here and there about his auntie, alright, but it's a very touchy subject and I don't think it got the respect and conversation it deserved. So, negative points.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Bullying, Homophobia, Rape, Pedophilia, and Drug use
Minor: Child death, Suicide, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Murder, Mental illness, Racism, and Racial slurs
butlerebecca's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It was interesting reading this for the first time as an adult and reflecting on the themes and plot-points I couldn’t quite understand at 14
Specifically noticed what a beautiful reflection this is on masculinity
Also 1) Logan Lerman really did nail it aaaand 2) I have to read Catcher in the Rye again now
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Homophobia, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual violence, Suicide, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Pedophilia, Incest, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Abortion
rainyyymoon'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
5.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Drug use, Grief, Mental illness, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Death, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Homophobia, Pedophilia, and Rape
ilmiruth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief and Mental illness
Moderate: Drug use, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Rape, and Child abuse
Minor: Abortion and Incest
behindherpages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Drug use, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, and Infidelity
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Car accident and Racism