Reviews tagging 'Toxic friendship'
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (Revised Edition), by Jesse Andrews
4 reviews
nicnacsmom's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Felt like the writing was all over the place. I get the premise, and it wasn't difficult to follow, but it was distracting & a bit boring. I never found myself getting sucked into the story or attached to any of the characters. It felt like it was all surface & not enough depth. There were some amusing excerpts, but otherwise this novel just didn't do anything for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Racial slurs, and Sexism
Moderate: Cancer, Death, and Toxic friendship
arionthemoon's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I didn't find it enjoyable. ¾ of the book was quite boring and the style of writing is not for me.
The amount of stereotypes, racism and homophobic comments made it hard to enjoy.
I wouldn't reread it. As for recommending it, I would say no but you may find it more enjoyable read than I did.
The amount of stereotypes, racism and homophobic comments made it hard to enjoy.
Spoiler
I wish it went more in depth with Rachels story, the end was disappointing "she died" and that was it? It could've beed done better.I wouldn't reread it. As for recommending it, I would say no but you may find it more enjoyable read than I did.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Racial slurs, Toxic friendship, and Cancer
Minor: Homophobia
vincentedward16's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.5
This was my favorite book for a long time. But now can see how problematic book and message is. So I can see why some people hate it. The first time I readed it was 7th grade and now every time I read it I love it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, and Death
Moderate: Grief, Homophobia, Toxic friendship, and Fatphobia
Minor: Biphobia, Body shaming, and Bullying
teki_p's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Body shaming, and Cursing
Moderate: Drug abuse, Toxic friendship, Sexism, Vomit, Fatphobia, Grief, and Medical content
Minor: Biphobia, Classism, Bullying, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, and Transphobia
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