Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

The Greatest Thing by Sarah Winifred Searle

7 reviews

therainbowshelf's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective 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

5.0

A dynamic group of artistic, queer teens struggling with deep self-loathing find deep friendship and inspiration in one another. I loved the journey this took us on through each character’s struggles, as well as the process of identifying and talking about eating disorders. There is no solid conclusion, but it feels natural since their story isn’t over, just this part of it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Self harm, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Eating disorder, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Vomit

Toxic parents

avisreadsandreads's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, Body shaming, Dysphoria, Fatphobia, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, and Eating disorder

Minor: Sexual assault and Biphobia

imstephtacular's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Dysphoria, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Fatphobia

Moderate: Alcoholism

Minor: Biphobia and Body shaming

clarabooksit's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.5

This was such a lovely read about teenage friendship, mental health, insecurity, and loneliness. As I was reading it, sitting in a spot of sunshine in my driveway one spring evening, I couldn’t help wishing I’d had this book when I was younger. It really captures how emotionally volatile that time can be for many, myself included. It’s the kind of story that makes one feel less alone. 

Searle did a great job evoking teen turmoil without overdramatizing it or belittling it. I especially appreciated the diversity of confusion and insecurity. From different economic backgrounds to academic difficulties to sexuality to gender to appearances to relationships: it’s a simple story that does so much and with care.

The art is cute and approachable, and the pacing was perfect. I loved it. It made me feel mushy about my friends and how I wouldn’t have survived my teen years without them. Highly recommend it for anyone still in high school or who had friendships that saved them during that time.

Content warnings for eating disorders, self-harm, self-hate, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, and panic attacks.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Body shaming

Moderate: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcoholism

sarahcothron's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Self harm, and Eating disorder

Minor: Alcoholism

si0ban's review

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Eating disorder, Alcoholism, Self harm, and Panic attacks/disorders

anxiousnachos's review

emotional

3.5

My very first graphic novel! Graphic novels hit hard?! I think I teared up on tram at one point… This was a lovely coming of age story that explored mental health, eating disorders and queerness. The night scenes in particular are absolutely stunning, the colours are GORGEOUS and really help capture the emotion of the scene. 

May need to try another graphic novel now… Thank you Allen&Unwin for the ARC! 

Content warnings: Internalised fatphobia, depression, anxiety, eating disorder, fatphobia, fatphobic comments, alcoholism, biphobia, self-harm, suicidal ideation 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Biphobia