Reviews tagging 'Suicide attempt'

One Ordinary Day At A Time by Sarah J. Harris

4 reviews

charlotte_helen's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

I really enjoyed this book. From the dedication at the very beginning for all the children who were told they wouldn’t amount to anything in life this story touched me with its emotional yet inspiring writing. I picked this book up on a whim having previously never heard anything about it or it’s author and I am truly glad I stumbled across it. The family struggles, friendships and ambitions it highlights are something I feel all readers will be able to resonate with in one way or another. If you like Beth O’Learys styles of writing then this book is for you. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Violence, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Child abuse

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Self harm, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Minor: Addiction

emilymerry's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful slow-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Torture, Mental illness, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Stalking, Self harm, Fire/Fire injury, and Suicide

Minor: Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, and Classism

theunfinishedbookshelf's review

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Self harm, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Suicide, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Death

tianabooks's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I decided to borrow this book from my library without knowing much about it – I had only heard that it features interesting and unique characters. Well, let me tell you, it ended up being one of the best books I read this year.

The appreciation and love I have for both Simon and Jodie is immeasurable. Two broken – by life and by people – human beings who find kindness and solace in their unique friendship. This book highlights the importance of surrounding yourself with people who can support you and comfort you during both pleasant and unpleasant moments. Ones who will be there for you without sugarcoating reality; who will confront you when you are wrong but who will stick around and help make things right. We are the audience of this beautiful friendship and the wonderful character development that both Jodie and Simon undergo. And of course, we cannot overlook our sweet, little dreamer Zak. This found family will make you go back to revisit passages. And the found family extends to their colleagues and friends – people who become part of this supportive chain.

This is not an easy book to read, in terms of its themes and situations. Some emotions are too real, some thoughts too personal. It goes beyond feeling lonely or lost – it touches upon the unfairness of life and the viciousness of people. How, even if you wish to help someone, sometimes you need to give them the time to come to terms with solace. Change doesn’t happen overnight and I appreciate how realistically this book approaches several situations.

Would recommend! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt