Reviews tagging 'Alcohol'

The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

6 reviews

kimveach's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

I loved this book.  I expected a sweet romance, but it was much more than that.  I haven't seen the movie, but I'm not sure this could be made into a decent film since so much of the book is the character's thoughts and explanations for the people in their lives. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Bullying, Car accident, Cursing, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Deportation, and Dysphoria

Minor: Sexual content and Death of parent

gh1's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Racism

Minor: Alcohol, Death of parent, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Blood, and Cursing

teaofleaves's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Deportation

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Sexual content

Minor: Alcohol, Infidelity, Car accident, Death, and Death of parent

the_harlequin's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Racism, Sexism, Deportation, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Sexual content, Car accident, Grief, and Cursing

Minor: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Child death, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Alcohol, Car accident, and Violence

dannythestreet's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexism

Moderate: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Body shaming, Stalking, and Car accident

kaitlynk_thatpageturninglife's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Bullying, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, and Suicidal thoughts