Reviews tagging 'Animal death'

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

91 reviews

heckin_hello's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• 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? Yes

4.0

Exactly what you'd expect from a book with this title. In addition to the focus on the two main characters and the relationship they foster, I thought it was an elegant touch to interweave several additional character stories into the larger picture - showing just how accidentally connected we really are.

As far as the two main characters, Mateo and Rufus; I did find Mateo to be particularly frustrating the first half of the book, but that just lent to the charm of him as the story progressed. I would have liked to see a larger focus on Rufus and his growth, personally. It felt like the book was split 75/25 between Mateo's issues and Rufus'.

Spoiler

The short story "The Father Does Not Die at the End" included in the collector's edition was so heartbreaking... and absolutely tied the story off in a perfect way. I would not have considered the story complete without it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Death of parent, Child death, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Gun violence, Violence, Grief, Mental illness, Death, and Fire/Fire injury

lynsea's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.5

This hurt in all the right ways. Definitely a book for you if you’re looking ti read about a deep connection that is honestly so rare. But it’s out there, even in the most unlikely of places, which is also something the book touches on. So well written and heartaching. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Grief

Moderate: Gun violence, Child death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, and Mental illness

Minor: Chronic illness and Animal death

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

faeriefox's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

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

2.75

I have to admit, I'm somewhat disappointed with this book. It was decent, but not as amazing as I was expecting. I felt like the romance was rushed and didn't make sense, and all of the other relationships felt really shallow. The sentiment is nice, and the writing was well done, but I just wasn't connecting with the story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Death of parent

Moderate: Murder, Suicide, Animal death, Cursing, Gun violence, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Homophobia

marifly98's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.75

It’s what it says on the tin. The word building is fascinating without being unrealistic. A fun and emotional read that keeps you on the edge of your seat

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, Death of parent, Chronic illness, and Car accident

Moderate: Medical content and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Terminal illness

infjkiki's review against another edition

emotional 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, and Animal death

boombox_babe's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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

5.0

Even tho the title says they’re going to die, the ending is still unexpected and saddening. The way they die made me like actually cry. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Grief

Moderate: Cursing and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Body horror and Animal death

There is lots of talk about death

tristinrose's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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: Animal death, Death, Child death, and Death of parent

mels_reading_log's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring 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

This was one of my thrift store finds, I saw the title and it made me laugh. It just throws all the cards on the table from the start. I really enjoyed this book. It is so smart and unique, everything is connected to enact fate the way fate knew it was going to end all along. I just loved how all the characters and pieces fell together. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death, and Grief

Moderate: Gun violence, Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Animal death, Car accident, and Death of parent

Minor: Car accident, Pregnancy, Chronic illness, Animal death, and Terminal illness