Reviews tagging 'Suicide attempt'

If He Had Been with Me by Laura Nowlin

486 reviews

sydryan13's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Death

ashleighamble's review against another edition

emotional sad slow-paced

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

3.0

 nothing. The book doesn’t really begin until about 300 pages. Autumn is a little stuck-up and frustrating and unlikable but the other characters are fine, especially Finny. It made me happy and excited and angry at times which is always a good thing but the ending was extremely quick and didn’t make me feel the way the author intended. It was unnecessary and rushed like it really didn’t need to happen. Also it’s ironic how Autumn did what was done to her but it was okay when she did it. But also as the reader I felt myself sympathizing and understanding even if she was inflicting what was inflicted upon her. I think the whole last 100 pages should’ve been more expanded and then when the climax hit it should’ve been slower and less acute. It made it less meaningful for it to happen so suddenly. I would’ve rather it had been more slow and meaningful and dramatic and angsty rather than all happen in one night. I did really enjoy this book, like I had a good time reading it, but there was no plot and the pacing was completely off which threw me off. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt and Death

pazb85's review

emotional sad slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Death, and Suicide attempt

shaleen64's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.75

A slow burn romance that most readers will be able to relate to; loving someone but missing your opportunity to be with them. The book centres on Autumn and Finn through their schooling years, which gives a YA genre feel, but without the writing style to match. The book will have you laughing, longing and crying. It’s worth the read if you enjoy a romance.
*Spoiler*
I do feel the ending was rushed and had we of had more time getting to know Autumn and Finn within a romantic relationship together the ending would have held greater emotional pull. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, and Sexual content

Minor: Miscarriage, Car accident, Death, Eating disorder, and Infidelity

sarahshock's review

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

This is one of the best books I've ever read. 10/10 recommended!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Toxic friendship, Blood, Self harm, Cursing, Death, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Suicide attempt, Grief, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Drug use, Alcohol, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship

gfdupont's review

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicide attempt, Death, and Pregnancy

inka2704's review against another edition

challenging dark hopeful sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicide attempt, Car accident, and Mental illness

tnc11's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.5

the ending got me so bad omg so sad but such such such a good book

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide attempt

sara_says_'s review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Pregnancy

laurenrestad's review

emotional sad medium-paced

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

5.0

this book broke me. i loved it though. i’m going to need a epilogue on it, or even a version where finny lives. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic friendship, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Child death, Car accident, and Cursing