Reviews tagging 'Homophobia'

This Winter by Alice Oseman

224 reviews

janeisandisnotaturtle's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Mental illness

Moderate: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts

cookie_lover's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Mental illness

Minor: Ableism, Cursing, Homophobia, Self harm, Medical content, and Alcohol

theaceofpages's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

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

4.0

I've been meaning to read Solitaire for a while now but this one was the only one available at my library for now so I started here. I love Tori so much! Her dislike of people (and desire to push annoying people into a well) is far too relatable! I do wish it had been a little longer though, especially since we get multiple perspectives. While it was an enjoyable read, I do think it could have been more. Especially since it touches on Charlies struggles, something I'd have loved to have gotten more about. Especially through Tori because I loved the way she looks at things. Here's to hoping the next one will be available soon!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder and Mental illness

Minor: Biphobia, Cursing, Homophobia, Self harm, and Alcohol

novella42's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder

Minor: Homophobia and Forced institutionalization

ceedy's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Homophobia, and Self harm

alexx_08's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring sad

• 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder

Minor: Homophobia

fyre_flies's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Mental illness

Moderate: Self harm

Minor: Homophobia

elisabethc01's review against another edition

emotional informative sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Mental illness

Minor: Biphobia, Homophobia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

nikoops's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-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

4.5

Cute little short about Christmas from each of the Spring family siblings (Tori, Charlie, and Oliver). If you’re a fan of Heartstopper then you’ll enjoy this as a nice character study. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Biphobia, Bullying, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts

rainbowofcrazy's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-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

I adore the Heartstopper graphic novels and you should totally read it AND watch the series on Netflix because it's precious as fk. 

This Winter is the prequel to Oseman's novel Solitaire. I haven't read Solitaire yet, but I will.. eventually.. in like 10 weeks.. (library loan life is rough, y'all!) But I still really enjoyed This Winter. At only 50 something pages, it's quick, it's cute, and it's wholesome. It makes you really feel for Charlie, to have to deal with relatives that judge him based on his sexual orientation and mental health struggles, and Tori, for trying her best to be the sister that Charlie needs. Nick is also in there briefly and my only complaint is that this was MUCH too short because I wanted more Charlie and Nick adorableness. But this was a nice little gobble for Heartstopper fans. ..A snacky snack that makes you want more 😝

On the plus side, I still have lots of season 2 of Heartstopper to watch! And I will patiently wait for Solitaire to free up 🤞🏻

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Homophobia, and Mental illness