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entre_paginas_infinitas's review
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Es interesante el estilo que han escogido los autores para contar la historia, ya que aquí algunos objetos inanimados se representan como personas con sentimientos y aspiraciones, y todos interactuan con los personajes humanos. Es extraño y a veces difícil de entender, pero creo que es una forma distinta de escribir.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, and Drug use
Moderate: Alcohol and Addiction
thatonekid3's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
8675309mp's review
challenging
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Addiction, and Drug use
nataliegoodman13's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I wish I liked this book more. The concept was so promising, but I found the execution severely lacking and heavy-handed with its messaging. I wish the drug names had a glossary in the back of the books - I spent too much time on Google, and it took me out of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction
aimeebrand's review
5.0
Read for 2023 reading challenge-Current Event. Wow! This book is brilliant and well done. Great way to subtly inform people on the dangers of drugs, especially prescription ones. Would love a movie/tv series of it.
taliatalksbooks's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
Roxy by Neil and Jarrod Shusterman was compelling from the first page. I loved the perspective changes (which is rare for me) and thought they added a lot to the narrative. I also loved the characters and the complexity of their interactions. Addiction is a really difficult topic, but the way these characters interacted made it manageable and digestible. For me it was a very mind-opening read, and allows you to think in hard topics in a more controlled setting. I did find the story a bit predictable as details began to be revealed, but that didn’t stop this book from being really entertaining and thought provoking. I think if you’re looking for a unique book to add to your TBR, this one is definitely worth your time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Grief, Addiction, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Alcohol, Cancer, and Car accident
amwallace95's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
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