Reviews tagging 'Gun violence'

Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult

1 review

bre88's review

adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced

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

2.25

While some parts were try hard,  the first half of the book was mostly enjoyable. The second half was boring, predictable and incredibly heavy handed. I value the reasons why this book was written and how the author illuminates the stories of Covid survivors and first responders during the pandemic. But wow the whole thing devolved into a Hallmark movie and not even one with top billing…we are talking about a random mid year offering with non union actors. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Death of parent, Grief, and Medical content

Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Bullying, Colonisation, Gun violence, Homophobia, and Outing