Reviews tagging 'Chronic illness'

Wonder by R.J. Palacio

12 reviews

leahg22's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

Graphic: Vomit, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Physical abuse, Animal death, Medical trauma, Bullying, Chronic illness, Death, Medical content, Pregnancy, Terminal illness, and Toxic friendship

piasargent's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing sad 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

Such a well written book from multiple perspectives. Truly makes you think of life and what you can do to make someone’s day better.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Medical content, Bullying, and Chronic illness

whosfernn's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

3.5

Pretty good. Enjoyed the film more.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Medical content, Chronic illness, Ableism, and Animal death

Moderate: Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, and Body shaming

Minor: Blood, Abandonment, Fire/Fire injury, and Suicidal thoughts

1eea10u's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

4.75

I may be biased as someone who is afflicted with similar conditions as the main character (cleft-affected and hard of hearing), it was one of the most accurate representations of being young and growing up with a facial difference. The good, the bad, and the ugly involved with it. 

While sometimes I felt the main cast acted a bit “too young” for their age, it also could be me just interpreting children wrong as it’s been a while since I was in 5th grade myself. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Chronic illness, Medical content, and Medical trauma

While this book does contain some trigger content, specifically around medical procedures and harassment and bullying associated with having a visible difference and disability, nothing is majorly graphic or excessive given the context of the story.

hilarylouise's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Body shaming, and Bullying

Moderate: Animal death and Ableism

Minor: Suicide and Medical content

steph_w_'s review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Chronic illness, Medical content, and Dysphoria

Minor: Animal death and Injury/Injury detail

mandi4886's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, and Bullying

Moderate: Blood, Body horror, Body shaming, Chronic illness, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Toxic friendship and Violence

morganperks's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Ableism, Body shaming, and Chronic illness

Moderate: Medical content, Emotional abuse, Animal death, and Violence

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Grief

tuesdayangel's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness and Bullying

marisabenn's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Such a cute story. I had to read this for college and I'm so happy that I actually did. Auggie is an inspiration and I love how he has protectors all around him, even when he doesn't realize it. Definitely a middle school to early high school book, but I think it would give any adult the warm fuzzies.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Chronic illness