Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly

2 reviews

bookishdryad's review against another edition

dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicide attempt, Death, Car accident, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Classism, Murder, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Rape

cryptogay's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

This book was really important to me personally as a mentally ill teenager, and I'm honestly not really able to be objective about it. For me, it was perfect. Maybe I'll reread it soon and try to be more analytical about it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Child death, Death, Mental illness, and Grief

Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Self harm, Medical content, and Murder

Minor: Racism and Xenophobia