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rallythealli's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Death, Drug use, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Self harm, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Suicide, and Death of parent
chireadsandchill's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Drug use, Grief, Abortion, Alcohol, Child death, Cursing, Deadnaming, Death, Pregnancy, Self harm, and Vomit
lavenderdrops's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Little Universes is a raw, ugly telling of grief and overcoming it. Unlike in other books, the presentation of mental illness and addiction in this book is not romanticized. The author does not make it overly pretty, but shows the true ugliness of the situation. Demetrios is a master at transmitting the characters' pain through the page. As an older sister myself, Hannah and Mae's relationship reached into my chest and squeezed my heart. They reminded me not to take my sister for granted, even when I can't stand her.
There are so many quotes from this book that I will remember as long as I live. Through the characters, the author presents ideas about life, death, grief, beliefs, and the human experience. One that resonated with me is that religion and science can coexist, and that we don't have to believe in just one.
I will say, if you are looking to read just to be entertained, this may not be for you. The book is slow, and it makes you think. But if you appreciate taking a deeper look into life and learning from the experience, I definitely recommend it.
Also, I really appreciated the scientific facts that were sprinkled in throughout Mae's point of view. It's all very fascinating,
Little Universes is one of the best books I have ever read. Can't wait to see more from this author.
There are so many quotes from this book that I will remember as long as I live. Through the characters, the author presents ideas about life, death, grief, beliefs, and the human experience. One that resonated with me is that religion and science can coexist, and that we don't have to believe in just one.
I will say, if you are looking to read just to be entertained, this may not be for you. The book is slow, and it makes you think. But if you appreciate taking a deeper look into life and learning from the experience, I definitely recommend it.
Also, I really appreciated the scientific facts that were sprinkled in throughout Mae's point of view. It's all very fascinating,
Little Universes is one of the best books I have ever read. Can't wait to see more from this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Grief
Minor: Abortion
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