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wuthrinheights's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Leonard Peacock reminds me of Holden Caulfield. The kind of kid who questions things that people his age don't think about, who ponders and ponders, which make people so angry with him for challenging their beliefs. That he went through something awful when he was younger and it hindered his growth, and he is trying so hard to pin down what happened and why did it happen to him, and how can people live so blindly?
I've always loved Quick's writings. It's never a black and white with him, he makes grey areas feel more comfortable and real. And I loved that he referenced Hamlet a lot, with so many interesting information peppered in the chapters. And I wish I could tell Leonard that he's so brave for dealing with all that. I want him to have better birthdays.
Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Cursing, Ableism, Addiction, Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Genocide, Stalking, Blood, Drug abuse, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
oliviatriplett's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Suicide attempt, Mass/school shootings, Pedophilia, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Death, Mental illness, and Sexual assault
little_ravioli's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock is a fiction novel written by Matthew Quick about a 17-year-old high school senior named Leonard Peacock who plans to shoot Asher Beal, his former best friend, and then subsequently kill himself, on his birthday.
Hands down one of the very best books I've ever read. Everything, from the concept of humanity down to the nitty gritty of grammatical choices, was incredible and impressive. I feel as though a piece of my heart has been stolen by this book and the author has no remorse; a truly heartbreakingly beautiful perception and retelling of ones inner dialogue.
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Mental illness
Moderate: Sexual assault and Toxic friendship
missgrangerr's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Gun violence, Rape, and Homophobia
terezi's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Suicide, Sexism, Racism, Homophobia, Abandonment, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Pedophilia
itsnicholaslashay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Rape, and Sexual assault
gothicbaddie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
jeansisabook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Addiction, Sexual harassment, Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Racial slurs, Bullying, Gun violence, Religious bigotry, War, Rape, Homophobia, Murder, and Mental illness
skywags's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Sexual assault
chris_reads's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Mental illness, Abandonment, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual assault, Gun violence, and Rape
Minor: Xenophobia, Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Addiction