Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

This Winter by Alice Oseman

49 reviews

diana_raquel's review

emotional hopeful sad 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

4.0

“We get along fine, but I don't feel like we ever talk about anything important” 

This Winter is another novella set in the universe of Heartstopper, focused on the Spring siblings as they try to get through the Christmas day with little drama. However, drama is always around the corner. I really liked this little novella. Its sad and very emotional but it also ends on a hopeful tone, which contributed to the bitterswet tone and feel of the story. I also liked that the story focused on the relationship between Tori and Charlie. I always wanted to know more about the relationship between the singlisngs and now I got a glimpse, that made me want to read Solitaire - the story of Tori.

Its a tiny, bittersweet, and lovely story that I would recommend to any fan of Heartstopper and Solitaire. 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Mental illness

Moderate: Cursing, Homophobia, and Biphobia

crackergirl's review

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.25

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Eating disorder

blewballoon's review against another edition

emotional 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? Yes

4.0

I really like Alice Oseman's writing and I've been following the heartstopper comics for a really long time. I will say that their written works (not graphic novels) tend to be a bit more dark, so be prepared for that if you are only used to Heartstopper level drama and angst.

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Self harm, Cursing, Mental illness, Suicide, Eating disorder, Alcohol, Biphobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

merah's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

It's a very short, compact story. 
The plot could have been developed into a whole novel. 
Felt a little rushed at times. 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Self harm

Minor: Cursing, Homophobia, Alcohol, Biphobia, Infidelity, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Some of the characters speak about mental illnesses in a very degrading manner. "Crazy" Or "maniac" Are examples of descriptions used. An explicit case is the discussion of schizophrenia.

fa1ryts's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Eating disorder, Body shaming, Biphobia, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts

zombiezami's review

emotional fast-paced

3.0

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder and Mental illness

Minor: Homophobia, Cursing, and Ableism

this_is_lee's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense 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

4.0

I read this book in all of one hour, and while being such a quick read I really enjoyed the space that was given  expand on topics explored more briefly in the Heartstopper series. It was great to be able to see the Spring Siblings dynamic, and singular point of views. 
Personally, I find the style of writing that Alice Oseman has is one that is easy to follow yet creates incredibly complex characters and plot. This rings true throughout this book. 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Eating disorder, Grief, Medical content, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Homophobia, Outing, Self harm, Biphobia, Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol

chloevienna's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful relaxing sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

this was perfect for what it was. it’s such a simple little piece, but so profound. another really nice edition to the heartstopper universe!! it honestly was just comforting to read and felt like a warm hug in book form :))

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Biphobia, and Eating disorder

Moderate: Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Self harm

Minor: Sexual content

therensistance's review against another edition

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

4.5

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Self harm, and Biphobia

Minor: Suicide attempt

aaround132's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Biphobia, Cursing, Excrement, Homophobia, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Eating disorder, Outing, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt