Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

This Winter by Alice Oseman

4 reviews

jim_smn's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Homophobia, Eating disorder, Gaslighting, and Mental illness

Minor: Biphobia, Self harm, Homophobia, and Mental illness

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. 

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Content Warnings

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

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

eli_trieu's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

5.0

Cutest thing ever!
Teared up here and there but there were happy tears. 
So cheesy but somehow realistic. 
There were scenes that were dark and tackled heavy topics like mental illness and eating disorders. Oseman represented it with respect though and this taught me a thing or two about these topics. 
Sidenote: Oliver and Harry must be protected at all times. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Biphobia, Suicide attempt, and Self harm

martereadsbooks's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad tense slow-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Gaslighting

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, Homophobia, and Emotional abuse