Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram

5 reviews

maple_dove's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.0

The main character, Darius, is Iranian-American, clinically depressed, fat, and has Father Issues.

I liked this book a lot more than I thought I would, to be honest. It's sad yet has a lot of hopeful and happy moments. I also liked the social commentary on schools trying to be inclusive, but explains why most of these efforts ultimately fail. The part on where Darius didn't feel "enough" (in this case, not "Iranian enough") is very relatable to a lot of POC living in the States.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Racism, Fatphobia, Ableism, Bullying, and Body shaming

Moderate: Cancer

Minor: Car accident, Death of parent, Misogyny, Violence, Murder, and Sexual content

Religious persecution (moderate)

anniereads221's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Bullying, Terminal illness, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Mental illness, Death, and Grief

booksbutmakeitgay's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Xenophobia, Bullying, Death of parent, Mental illness, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Grief, Police brutality, and Religious bigotry

13m0n5's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Bullying, Religious bigotry, and Racism

Minor: Violence

ashylibrarian's review

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

4.75

This is a beautifully written story about friendship, mental health, and self-discovery. I cannot wait to pick up the second and soon-to-be-published third books in the series. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Grief, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, Terminal illness, and Xenophobia

Minor: Death, Death of parent, Fatphobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence