Reviews tagging 'Terminal illness'

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

76 reviews

joov's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad tense 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

4.0

God, what a heartbreaking book. Even knowing from the beginning that they both die at the end, I was still shocked when it happened. It was interesting to watch Rufus and Mateo's relationship develop over the book, each improving on the other's flaws and affecting each other in different ways. I wasn't completely sold on some of the minor character's relationships to the main ones, particularly

Spoiler

Rufus and Aimee's.

It felt more like we were told how they feel about each other rather than witnessing any real chemistry. That being said, my only other complaint is that the writing sometimes felt stilted and cringy, making it somewhat frustrating to read. Although I can count on one hand the amount of times that actually affected my enjoyment of the story, so it's a very minor complaint. Overall it's a great read, would highly recommend if the premise interests you at all.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death

Minor: Suicide and Terminal illness

soupermom's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-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

5.0

So good. Thought provoking. Life changing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness, Death, and Grief

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Car accident, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail

purplee_rain89's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective 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? Yes

5.0

Most emotional book I've read but so so beautiful and inspiring, it actually made me look at life in a way I never really did before.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Grief, Death, and Death of parent

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Suicide attempt, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Gun violence, Terminal illness, and Blood

noinikaido's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness and Death

Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Fire/Fire injury

mixmousereads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective 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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Violence

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, Suicide attempt, Gun violence, and Suicide

Minor: Lesbophobia, Terminal illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Homophobia

ashleycado's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Minor: Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Animal death, Terminal illness, Suicide, and Car accident

justmehayleyb's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense 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

5.0

If I could give this book 10 stars, I would. It was beautiful, tender, funny and utterly heartbreaking. Just wonderful. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, and Grief

Moderate: Terminal illness

mesta's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Car accident, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Child death

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Gun violence, and Terminal illness

gzaborski's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective 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? Yes

3.0

Really cute book with adorable and likable characters- felt a bit long but thats kind of the point I suppose. The narrative switching between the two main characters took some getting used to and might have to contributed to the book feeling longer than it was/ needed to be. Conclusion felt a bit rushed after such a slow burn of a story, but overall enjoyable!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Child death

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Terminal illness

kaseythefairy's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Blood, Suicide, and Grief