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countdraculahimself's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Grief, Violence, Alcoholism, and Child death
Minor: Suicide and Bullying
darcybeckett's review
- 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
3.0
Pretty neutral on this book. I don't have super strong feelings either way which seems to place me in the minority, as I feel like people tend to either really hate or really love this book. Similarly with Holden I didn't love him or hate him, I more just felt really bad for him.
Moderate: Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexism
seanml'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
4.5
Moderate: Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Sexism, and Grief
Minor: Blood, Cancer, Death, Gun violence, Cursing, Gaslighting, Bullying, Pedophilia, Homophobia, Cultural appropriation, and Child death
sarahsharp's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
halaagmod's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Suicide, Cursing, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Homophobia, Pedophilia, and Misogyny
krystal_uwu_'s review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Xenophobia
o3tri's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Grief, Mental illness, and Misogyny
Moderate: Homophobia, Violence, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Racism, Child abuse, Suicide, Pedophilia, and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Ableism
samugranjo's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Although some of the middle part was a bit dull, this book and the Bell Jar are, in my opinion, some of the best portrayals of depression I have ever read and I need to give credit when credit is due.
Graphic: Death, Child death, Suicide, Grief, and Mental illness
Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, Bullying, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Pedophilia
wuthrinheights's review
- 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
5.0
Holden was witty and observant, sarcastic, and the biggest hater you've ever met. His narration was often so comical, I kept giggling or literally laughing out loud with tears in my eyes. Really, he killed me.
But as you read on, this story of his account of spending the night alone in New York City, in between meeting all kinds of people in his life who happened to be available to meet him that night, while his memories weaved in and out, and he tried his hardest to hang on, your heart gets broken piece by piece. Holden's voice will stay with you and you can't shake him out.
A full 5 stars for me. Heck, I'd give 6 out of 5 stars if I could. This is my favourite book and it holds a special place in my heart for it.
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Grief, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Blood, Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Misogyny, and Sexual assault
sebsie's review
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Sexual assault