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_rosy_'s review
- 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
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Physical abuse, Death, and Toxic relationship
lenorayoder's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I think this is one of those books you should definitely read at least once as a teen. As an adult I was definitely reacting differently to some moments -
It's kind of ridiculous how many content warnings I just applied to this book, but I also think that's one of the reasons this is an important read for teens. That this book is written in the form of letters helps lower the intensity of these subjects/make them easier for the reader to handle, but things still get pretty emotional.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Drug use, Rape, Grief, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Child abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Cursing, Death, and Homophobia
Minor: Abortion, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Car accident, Incest, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, and Gun violence
sunshineera'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? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Homophobia, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Physical abuse, Drug use, and Sexual violence
Minor: Abortion, Racial slurs, Racism, and Adult/minor relationship
moomygy'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
4.5
Graphic: Death, Rape, Alcohol, Homophobia, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Grief, Mental illness, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
ian_hasumi's review
- 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
Moderate: Drug use, Homophobia, and Physical abuse
emmaaino's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual assault, Violence, Rape, and Physical abuse
moonlightreads007's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Also as a sidenote, I listened to the audiobook version and the voice actor does a really great job of bringing the characters to life! I especially enjoyed how he slowed down the pace of conversation when the topics got difficult because it conveyed how tough it is for the characters to discuss these issues sometimes.
Graphic: Homophobia, Physical abuse, Mental illness, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Suicide and Abortion
Minor: Child abuse
shreek's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
It was heartbreaking at times, poignant at times, and also heartwarming at times. Most characters had very upsetting experiences, either in the past or during the actual events of the book, but there was also a lot of love. So it was difficult to read (or listen to) at times, but still had some balance between negativity and positivity.
This book also tackles soo many different topics, with cycles of abuse and intergenerational trauma being the themes that stood out to me the most. There were many thought-provoking lines as well, which could really resonate with people. Overall an interesting and thought-provoking read, but definitely heed any content warnings you come across. Also shoutout to the audiobook narrator, they did an amazing job bringing Charlie to life.
Graphic: Physical abuse, Homophobia, Sexual assault, and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicide and Abortion
Minor: Child abuse
bicanthropus's review against another edition
- 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
While the way it effects me is different, it still hits. Itās like having a cup of tea or hot chocolate after having a realization about your life that changes everything and nothing all at once. Itās one of those books that sits in the back of your mind and forever has impacted the way you view yourself and the world around you.
I suspected Iād cry reading it again (I sobbed the first time I read it), and I made it through the book without crying. Until the special afterward. I didnāt realize when I got it on audible that it was a special edition and had a bonus letter from āCharlieā. Listening to that last letter was like reading the book for the first time in the way it made me feel.
I canāt express on a book app online how much this story means to me. Re-reading it has made me see how much of the goodness and hope of this book I carry in me, even in my darkest days. This will never not be one of my favorite books of all time for that aspect alone.
Graphic: Alcohol, Drug use, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
andst's review
- 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
Throughout the book Charlie experience a sense of hopelessness while he sees the world (and the people) around him break down into pieces, just to realize that he cannot do anything to fix them no matter how much he tries. All the characters come with their own set of problems and we can see how these problems consume Charlie completely, even if they don't belong to him. Which is something some of us can deeply relate to.
This book makes you feel seen and understood. It encourages you embrace those around you despite their flaws, because we are not perfect either. We are all trying to get through life one day at a time, might as well just do it along those you care for.
Graphic: Abortion, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Pedophilia, Outing, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Homophobia, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Car accident and Toxic friendship
Minor: Suicide attempt