Reviews tagging 'Death'

My Life with the Walter Boys by Ali Novak

8 reviews

nocturnalnikki's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-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? No

2.75

It's definitely a very easy, leisurely read but I just felt like something was missing. I know the Netflix adaption is very different plot-wise but the show is getting a second season and I feel that perhaps the book could use a follow-up as well. I want to clarify that I did enjoy reading it, I just feel like something was missing or just off about it and I would have liked to have seen more character development from all three in the main character trio and for some of the "side" characters as well. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Grief, Death, Death of parent, and Incest

There are pretty significant differences in the book as compared to the popular Netflix adaptation. The tea pot doesn't exist in the book. Also, from what I remember of the show, there are scenes that were with Alex actually occur with Cole and vise versa.

marena02's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Death of parent, Cursing, Death, Abandonment, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, and Medical content

autumnwitch14's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Death

Moderate: Car accident, Alcohol, Violence, Medical content, Grief, and Chronic illness

Minor: Toxic relationship, Vomit, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Injury/Injury detail

Mentions of "Indians" as "savages"

coleanne's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad fast-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Medical content, and Alcohol

Minor: Abandonment

leikyr's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death, and Death of parent

Minor: Violence

kacieo33's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death

kylasmv15's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Death, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Car accident, and Gaslighting

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Alcohol, Child death, Cursing, and Medical content

libbylou905's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Car accident, Death, Death of parent, and Grief

Minor: Medical content, Ableism, and Alcohol