Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

Solitaire by Alice Oseman

1061 reviews

viktorsaurus's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

It is my favourite book of all time, and I've read it multiple times since originally reading it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Cursing, Eating disorder, and Alcohol

mothed's review against another edition

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

morgsreads's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Fire/Fire injury

sal_the_cat's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Ableism, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Self harm, and Violence

Minor: Alcohol

hanhantap's review against another edition

dark hopeful sad tense medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Bullying and Eating disorder

Minor: Homophobia

ddaria's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Really enjoyed this, felt very genuine and raw. YA books often feel too preachy to me, but the thoughts and emotions expressed here felt true and honest to the age it portrayed. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Mental illness

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

bekacrook's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

3.0

Interesting story with complex characters but I just wanted a bit more. At times it felt a little repetitive and the lead up towards certain events felt very obvious. 

I did think that Tori was a very distinctive character, she was pessimistic and a little surly but ultimately kind where she could be. She felt like a complete character, made from her experiences as well as her just natural inclination and personality. Her outlook was sometimes hard to listen to though as it was bleak the majority of the time. 

Michael was also intriguing and I liked his initial contrast to Tori but how their commonality was shown as time went on and they got to know each other better. He wasn't what he was shown to be on the surface but I liked most of his interactions with Tori. 

The Solitaire plotline was an interesting idea, it had moments of surprise but ultimately was quite obvious who was involved and why. 

I will say that this book had really good mental health representation. At times, it wasn't even named but was just shown effectively through the characters actions and their thoughts even if they hadn't recognised it in themselves yet. I think it felt honest and integral to the characters without being their only personality traits. 

It definitely differs from Heartstopper but it was nice to get to know Tori better. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Fire/Fire injury

evafrouz's review against another edition

3.25

It felt a little bit repetitive, but I still think it was a good book, very easy to read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Suicidal thoughts

konstaensiii's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful relaxing sad medium-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

5.0

one of my favourites of all time; 
for me Tori Spring is an incredible relatable character

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

tetedump's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail