Reviews tagging 'Suicide'

This Winter by Alice Oseman

6 reviews

ruthmoog's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-paced

4.75

I've not read any of this series, but this works as a standalone Christmas story, set on Xmas day and a realistic exploration of the imperfections of family, with a heartwarming ending.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Mental illness

Minor: Self harm, Suicide, Homophobia, Outing, and Alcohol

sienna1508's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful 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

4.5

Alice Oseman is without a doubt a fantastic writer. 
I liked this book and found it easy to read, yet hard to digest. The topics it discusses are quite heavy and intense. Please check trigger warnings before reading any of Alice Oseman's books, because they can unassumingly get very dark, and don't be afraid to reach out if you are struggling. 
- have a great Christmas!! 🎄

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Suicide

Minor: Homophobia and Vomit

This Winter is quite sad for a Christmas novella, but it accurately captures the experience of someone with an ED in situations like a Christmas lunch. It can be quite useful for someone wanting to learn more about this, yet at the same time it could be extremely triggering. For that reason, I would highly recommend checking trigger warnings before reading any Alice Oseman books.

gcoulsxn's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Eating disorder, and Mental illness

Moderate: Biphobia

Minor: Suicide, Homophobia, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

annabelreadsandwrites's review

emotional 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder and Mental illness

Minor: Self harm, Outing, Suicide, and Homophobia

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.

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Content Warnings

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

alex_reads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Strong character development? N/A
• 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: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Eating disorder