Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

My Life with the Walter Boys by Ali Novak

21 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.

estock36's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• 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: Alcohol and Death of parent

Minor: Toxic relationship and Toxic friendship

kirstencholewa's review

emotional funny 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: Car accident and Death of parent

Moderate: Alcohol and Bullying

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"

ashleyreadsmore's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? No

1.0

 Pre read hoping I could read this with my daughter and watch the show. (How did this get a show?)
 I kept thinking this could get better or it would’ve been a DNF. It was messy, characters were not developed, easy to figure out what was going to happen and the plot could have been so much better getting to the same point. Definitely wouldn’t recommend. Better “coming of age” stories to read. I didn’t like the romanticism of red flags in some of the “Walter boys” or the sexual harassment the main character faced throughout the story. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

mdoniez's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing medium-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? It's complicated

3.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent

dramagirl2003's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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? No

4.25

it was great, and i liked that i could picture the characters' faces from watching the series. it would be nice if there was a sequel, but alas

thoughts while reading
ch 2: rumplesnakeskin is the GOAT name
ch 13: that hoodie is gonna be incriminating, mark my words
ch 18: long exaggerated gasp

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Content Warnings

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

Minor: Bullying, Cursing, and Sexual harassment

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