Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven

34 reviews

hannahsquid's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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

4.5

The first 20% I would say is just character development and little to no plot. However after getting past the first 20% its becomes a good mix and I just couldn’t put it down.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Body shaming, Bullying, and Fatphobia

Moderate: Grief and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Death of parent

vvsmydiamonds's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny 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

4.5

This was such an amazing read. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get through All The Bright Places (without feeling sad) because I watched the movie first. However, Holding Up The Universe was less devastating but still a hard hitter. I loved it. I read every letter, I re-read pages, I took pictures, and I wrote quotes. This book was wonderfully written, it is a gem. I’m grateful for Libby and Jack. I’m thankful for Rachel, Bailey, Iris, Jayvee, Marcus, and Dusty. 🤍

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Eating disorder, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Bullying, and Fatphobia

mlovationer1's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Grief, Bullying, Addiction, Panic attacks/disorders, Eating disorder, Death, and Body shaming

Minor: Alcohol, Racism, Drug use, and Cancer

_rubydodge's review against another edition

informative lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Fatphobia, and Body shaming

Minor: Death of parent

lottipop_105's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Bullying, and Death of parent

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Infidelity

thriiiii's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Bullying, Grief, Cancer, Cursing, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Body shaming

elizareign's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-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? It's complicated

3.0

Short chapters for the win!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming and Fatphobia

Moderate: Grief, Violence, and Death of parent

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Ableism

itsdeenlee's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Ableism, Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Bullying

chelseeaa's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

2.5

Reading 'Holding up the Universe' was a challenge. Keeping track of the characters, why so many? And the pacing - so slow and predictable. I'm unsure why there were so many different characters. Was it an attempt for us to relate to Jack's prosopagnosia? I'm unsure. Also, some of the scenes with Libby were cringeworthy in themselves. I found the characters had zero chemistry and felt as if they were forced to end up together. I had previously read and loved 'All the Bright Places,' so this book was lacking in comparison. I finished the book feeling dissatisfied and disappointed.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dysphoria, Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, and Injury/Injury detail

hollokim's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Fatphobia, and Bullying