Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Heartstopper: Volume 1 by Alice Oseman

40 reviews

aloteda's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.25

This fast-paced, queer, coming-of-age graphic book may have pulled me out of my reading slump. Heartstopper Volume 1 has over 250 pages, though one can get through them in one or two sittings. The book has very easy-to-understand writing, and some pages only contain images; the latter helps one understand the emotions of the characters better and immerses the reader in the story. I found Heartstopper Volume 1 entertaining enough to keep me reading on, with every page urging me to find out more about the two main characters who're trying to figure things out as young queer people in a hetero-normative world. I've never gotten through so many pages so quickly in my life! I'm looking forward to reading Volume 2.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Homophobia, Sexual assault, and Bullying

Concerning homophobia, the book contained the f slur.

devynreadsnovels's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual assault, Homophobia, Outing, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, and Violence

Minor: Abandonment, Biphobia, Classism, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, and Physical abuse

proza's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Cursing, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Bullying

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Gaslighting

From Alice Oseman's website: Emotionally abusive relationship, One incident of a non-consensual kiss, Brief references to past homophobia, including uses of homophobic slurs, Brief references to past bullying

phoebees's review against another edition

hopeful 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia and Violence

aely's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-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

5.0

This book was so flipping cute!!! It's a quick read that is absolutely adorable and I would recommend it to anyone who likes lighthearted romances without all the sex stuff.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Homophobia

Moderate: Biphobia and Toxic friendship

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Violence, Cursing, Sexual violence, and Sexual content

maddiearthur's review against another edition

emotional funny sad fast-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Domestic abuse, Violence, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Outing

lu_debord's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Homophobia, Emotional abuse, and Violence

ninahuynh's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

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

5.0

Oh my goodness!! This has my heart hurting from the hurtful words from Harry. Charlie is so sweet. His blushing has me blushing. 
It was funny that 3 minutes later (page 111-112), Charlie's phone went up 1% haha 

Excited to watch the show after I finish the series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Body shaming, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Outing, Emotional abuse, and Homophobia

Minor: Violence

tiredtori's review against another edition

funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Outing

ivulikkivulik's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Homophobia