Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

Black Chalk by Christopher J. Yates

3 reviews

imogensbooks's review

dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

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

4.5

4.5 stars

Pretty much personal perfection for two thirds of the book, the last third was lacking and didn’t give me the same feeling but overall this book really clicked with me

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Drug use, Alcohol, Cancer, Alcoholism, Death, and Grief

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Toxic friendship

literaryliaisons's review

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Homophobia, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Gaslighting, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Drug abuse, Alcoholism, and Drug use

Minor: Vomit

marianneiriss's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug use, Addiction, Grief, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Drug abuse, Classism, Stalking, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Gaslighting

Moderate: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Suicidal thoughts, Cancer, Bullying, Sexual content, and Blood