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beautifulpaxielreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Death, Grief, Mental illness, and Violence
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Medical content, Medical trauma, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
remainsofabook's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
sad
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
4.5
This was a page-turner and an enjoyable read for me. Definitely takes awhile for the story to build up but it felt suspenseful. Tsujimura wrote the book to highlight the mental health and bullying issues in Japan which are reflected in the characters, the anxiety and problems they had to face in reality. The castle in the mirror is their escape. I absolutely love the ending, though some parts were predictable. It was heart wrenching yet bittersweet and hopeful. Lonely Castle in the Mirror is a simple and quick read, it's very YA-ish but has very descriptive writing. I could see this being adapted into a film.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Emotional abuse
Minor: Child abuse
wherethebooksgo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual assault
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts
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