Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer

2 reviews

britt93414's review against another edition

dark emotional sad slow-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? N/A

3.0

Very slow to start. Lots of religion mentioned. Not as good as the first book but still captivating as a part of this universe. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Grief, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Moderate: Abandonment

Minor: Chronic illness, Suicide, Eating disorder, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, and Violence

spaceygrace's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

Bri's death took me by surprise again. I realized what was happening as Alex did.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Child death, and Death