Reviews tagging 'Cancer'

A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

178 reviews

roseapickles's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer and Bullying

chelseamayxxx's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

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

4.0

The ending of this book had me in tears as I didn’t expect it to end like it did at all I was crying though the last 20 pages as the writer wrote the ending so perfectly and so relatable and realistic. The way this story is told from beginning to end is told so respectfully and so moving. I really liked the monsters parts in the book as it showed that he was trying to help all the way though the story. I felt so heartbroken for the little boy and his family. I also liked that this author helped write this book for a friend of his that he sadly lost before she could wrote this book. This book is so powerful and so moving. Xxx

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Cancer

queenneehola's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Death of parent

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Bullying

aryn456's review

emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

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

5.0

I've first found out about this story through the movie, a most brilliant adaptation of the work. But the book was much better, in every conceivable way. From the impeccable writing style, to the twisted illustrations, the deeply complex characters and their relationships - a must read for any age group! 
The book greatly goes into detail about the complexity of human nature, in a way that even children will understand and learn. And yet it does not get boring for anyone older than a child. 
This story has brought me to tears twice now, and I am certain that it will do so again and again and again. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, Terminal illness, and Death

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Vomit, Mental illness, Medical content, and Violence

karwc's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, Bullying, Grief, Death, and Terminal illness

Minor: Medical content

emerentina's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death, and Death of parent

Moderate: Physical abuse, Bullying, and Cancer

Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content

fatfrog's review against another edition

Too boring 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit and Cancer

ms_sarah621's review against another edition

dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

4.0

This is heartbreaking. Such an amazing look at grief and having to handle such a horrifying reality. So beautifully written and a great capture of emotions that are associated with overwhelming grief. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer and Death of parent

demongays's review against another edition

dark reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer and Medical content

loss of a parent

charityc's review against another edition

challenging emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness, Grief, Cancer, and Death of parent

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Abandonment