Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish by Nao Emoto, Seiko Tanabe

2 reviews

ollieez's review

emotional reflective sad fast-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Car accident

Moderate: Toxic friendship, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, and Medical content

allhailursula's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• 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

4.5

Absolutely adorable book! Its predictable and feel good and kind of cozy while having some very pretty art to go with it!

I wasnt a fan of the mean girl insert. I felt like it was added in to be the conflict however it felt.. rushed? Im not sure if thats what i think exactly but i just didnt like that trope i guess.

I cant speak on how accurate the representation is in regards to an actual disabled person since i am not however i did like the ending. 

With Josee ending up on her own and gaining the confidence to take her own life into her hands while Tsuneo did actually leave for his schooling it felt good to see that neither of them had to give up what they want for them to be together which is why its a lovely cozy ending.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Chronic illness, and Car accident

Moderate: Death of parent