Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

This Winter by Alice Oseman

60 reviews

anastasia_raf's review against another edition

3.0

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

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Honestly I read it because I really like Tori. It is an okay book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Cursing, Eating disorder, Mental illness

diana_raquel's review against another edition

4.0

emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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“We get along fine, but I don't feel like we ever talk about anything important” 

This Winter is another novella set in the universe of Heartstopper, focused on the Spring siblings as they try to get through the Christmas day with little drama. However, drama is always around the corner. I really liked this little novella. Its sad and very emotional but it also ends on a hopeful tone, which contributed to the bitterswet tone and feel of the story. I also liked that the story focused on the relationship between Tori and Charlie. I always wanted to know more about the relationship between the singlisngs and now I got a glimpse, that made me want to read Solitaire - the story of Tori.

Its a tiny, bittersweet, and lovely story that I would recommend to any fan of Heartstopper and Solitaire. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness

Moderate: Biphobia, Cursing, Homophobia

crackergirl's review against another edition

4.25

funny lighthearted medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Eating disorder

blewballoon's review against another edition

4.0

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

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

merah's review against another edition

3.5

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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It's a very short, compact story. 
The plot could have been developed into a whole novel. 
Felt a little rushed at times. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Self harm

Minor: Biphobia, Cursing, Homophobia, Infidelity, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol

Some of the characters speak about mental illnesses in a very degrading manner. "Crazy" Or "maniac" Are examples of descriptions used. An explicit case is the discussion of schizophrenia.

fa1ryts's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: N/A

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Body shaming, Cursing, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Schizophrenia/Psychosis

zombiezami's review against another edition

3.0

emotional fast-paced

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Mental illness

Minor: Ableism, Cursing, Homophobia

this_is_lee's review against another edition

4.0

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

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

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

chloevienna's review against another edition

4.5

emotional funny hopeful relaxing sad tense 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

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this was perfect for what it was. it’s such a simple little piece, but so profound. another really nice edition to the heartstopper universe!! it honestly was just comforting to read and felt like a warm hug in book form :))

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Eating disorder, Mental illness

Moderate: Cursing, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt

Minor: Sexual content

therensistance's review against another edition

4.5

emotional reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Biphobia, Cursing, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Self harm

Minor: Suicide attempt