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This Winter by Alice Oseman

17 reviews

fkshg8465's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

3.0

Less compelling than the Heartstopper graphic novels, but a nice supplement to flesh out some more of the Charlie’s struggles and Nick’s love, as well as their families. Best character in this one is Oliver. He’s so cute! Character I’ll never understand is David. Wish the author would develop more so we could understand why he’s so mean all the time.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Bullying

devynreadsnovels's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Bullying, Biphobia, Dysphoria, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Cursing

kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad tense fast-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

5.0

I love Charlie and Nick. Oseman can do no wrong with these two. I also liked getting to read the perspectives of Charlie’s siblings in this novella. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Dysphoria, Biphobia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Eating disorder, Alcohol, Body shaming, Body horror, Bullying, Homophobia, Outing, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Emotional abuse

rachelmcg2004's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing sad tense fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Bullying, and Medical content

Moderate: Grief, Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Biphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Homophobia

Minor: Eating disorder, Cursing, Violence, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Self harm

abelh's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Bullying, Mental illness, and Homophobia

jessyhayward's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

This Winter is such a realistic and serious yet cute take on the holidays. I loved it. The portrayal of mental illness felt so real, as did the characters. Tori, Charlie, and Nick were as loveable as always and I appreciated the little cameo of Oliver too - he’s so sweet! Not to mention cute little Henry the dog. It is definitely one of the best novellas ever. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Self harm

Minor: Medical content, Biphobia, and Bullying

isabelle_mary's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative sad 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

4.0

This Winter is a nice side story to the comics of heartstopper. You really get to see what happened during Christmas and how much it not only affected Charlie, but his siblings as well. Hearing the things Charlie went through is sad, but helps you connect with him even more. His support system of Tori and Nick is amazing and creates a lovely story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Self harm, Bullying, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Body shaming

miles's review

challenging emotional 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Mental illness, and Eating disorder

Moderate: Self harm and Bullying

sophieamreacher's review

challenging emotional hopeful 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

Bitter sweet little novella about a tough Christmas. It was really interesting getting to see it through all the siblings’ perspectives. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Bullying, Homophobia, Self harm, and Eating disorder

wishyouweresober's review

emotional informative 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

3.75

It was really informative about how mental illnesses can really change your life and be around even in the holidays.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Bullying, Mental illness, Homophobia, and Eating disorder