Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

Heartstopper. Tom 4 by Alice Oseman

392 reviews

teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.5

While this volume in the beloved series has the same Nick and Charlie content we have come to love, it also dives into some deeper topics. Again, where Charlie is at is so applicable to what teens go through. This gives it words and a stage that make it easy to understand and feel like you're not alone. For me, this volume dropped one stare because I found the journals told us what happened, rather than showing us. I personally felt a show, not tell would have hit the mark better. I still absolutely loved it though.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Self harm

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Outing and Bullying

OCD

thecandiegirl's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Self harm, Eating disorder, and Homophobia

shadowheart's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Mental illness

Moderate: Self harm and Homophobia

Minor: Bullying

anne_racovita's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder

Minor: Self harm and Bullying

olivetree_28's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Homophobia, Mental illness, Biphobia, Self harm, Bullying, and Eating disorder

tessr's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Eating disorder, and Mental illness

Minor: Bullying and Homophobia

hushedreads's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Self harm, and Mental illness

Moderate: Homophobia and Bullying

isabelvegga's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Primera lectura (01/05/2022): 4.5☆
Relectura (18/02/2024): 5☆

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Self harm

Moderate: Homophobia and Bullying

tariana's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad 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? Yes

4.0

This volume focus on Charlie’s eating disorder. I thought it to be very educational for teenagers who are going through the similar situation, specially that the author has demonstrated through the story the importance of creating a support network with Nick and Charlie looking for the support of their parents, specialist in the field, teachers and friends. That is an important message for teenagers, that tend to try to solve things by themselves, which can be dangerous for their health and potentially harmful to their relationship. At the end, as they sought for support, neither of them got emotionally overwhelmed and their relationship became stronger. Very wise!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying and Eating disorder

kristinescorner's review against another edition

emotional 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Homophobia, and Mental illness

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Self harm

Minor: Bullying and Outing