Reviews tagging 'Racism'

What She Found in the Woods by Josephine Angelini

4 reviews

claraxann's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

good thriller, with decent writing. 
it was, however, very stereotypical, specifically with it’s depiction of mental illness. 
the ending felt a little too neat, with a couple plot-holes, but it was very fun overall. 
as a fast-paced read, it isn’t necessarily a waste of time! 
i’d only really recommend to people interested in ya thrillers. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Drug use, and Mental illness

Moderate: Gaslighting, Murder, Racism, Suicide, Toxic friendship, Violence, Medical content, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Alcohol, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Animal death

the narrator has schizophrenia, and some of the depictions of this are stereotypical. drug abuse is a consistent part of the plot, but the description is brief. the racism is condemned, but it is not brief. the gaslighting is fairly obvious, but very detailed and uncomfortable. although the blood is brief, it feels quite intense. alcohol is consumed, although it is not a key focus.

samanthazzsbooks's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Drug use, Gore, Mental illness, Murder, Suicide, and Violence

Moderate: Abandonment, Blood, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Racism

Minor: Body horror, Gaslighting, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Toxic friendship

lshal23's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Racism, and Murder

Moderate: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, and Medical content

astereads's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

3.5

I was really intrigued by the synopsis, which made me want to read this book.

The book is a mix of character and plot-driven, and I think the author balances it well. Although several things happened simultaneously that confused me initially, it doesn't take long for me to manage.

I also like how the author plays Magda's character. It's so easy to get lost in her narration, and in her head, really. But the rest of the characters aren't that well-played? Especially the murderer, like we didn't get their backstory as much as we got Magda's, so I don't really understand why they did it.

You should pick this book if you love a YA thriller sets in the wilderness. It's worth to read especially during a chilly, rainy day.

I received an advanced copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Racism, and Drug abuse

Moderate: Self harm