Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson

22 reviews

ang_mendoza's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective medium-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? Yes

3.5

While the beginning leans heavily into a teenage angst I struggled to get behind, Henry grew on me and I found myself rooting for him not to make any particular choice but to find a good reason for what he chooses. Diego is also somewhat of a saving grace in the company of many characters I found difficult to redeem. I don't really think this book is the most profound story but it's still thought-provoking and engaging.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, and Bullying

Moderate: Dementia, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Homophobia, Violence, Drug abuse, and Mental illness

Minor: Abandonment, Rape, War, and Pregnancy

claire_3lyse's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Homophobia, Sexual assault, and Violence

Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Blood, Child abuse, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Medical trauma and Pregnancy

lilymkara's review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective 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

4.5

i wish i cld travel back in time and read this when i was 15 cuz i just kno it wld have hit different. but other than the fact that i am no longer 15, the book was great

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Dementia, Homophobia, Miscarriage, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Rape, Suicide, Dementia, Cursing, Sexual assault, and Self harm

Minor: Alcoholism and Drug abuse

froggy_flow3r's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

the universe may forget us, but it doesn't matter. because we are the ants, and we'll keep marching on.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Suicide, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Vomit

ashleycmms's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective tense medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, and Violence

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Homophobia, and Suicidal thoughts

elleisntabell's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny 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

4.25

This book is strange.

I feel really weird about it. I can't stop thinking about it. I want to read it a million times. I never want to read it again. I want to, fuck i don't know. i don't know. i don't know. I'm glad i read it. i wish i never read it.

fuck. fuck. fuck....
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I wish it was a little different from how it is. But if it was, would it be anywhere near as perfect? good? amazing? awful? right, it just feels right, as it is?

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, and Dementia

Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Child abuse, and Suicide

Minor: Self harm and Abortion

louise_katharina's review against another edition

dark 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide and Bullying

Moderate: Rape, Miscarriage, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse

jacintha_'s review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship

izzywhoisnotjaredand19's review against another edition

emotional sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Homophobia, and Suicide

strawie's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Rape, Self harm, and Alcoholism