Reviews tagging 'Ableism'

Destroy Me by Tahereh Mafi

2 reviews

wickedgrumpy's review

emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No

2.0

Decidedly meh.  I wasn't sure if a novella was supposed to have me on Warner's side, making him seem sympathetic and empathetic to Juliette.  There was like creepy obsessive stalker vibes from both of her love interests with insta-love on their part and it was just a bit too cringe for my tastes.  I'm semi interested in the world and plot of the overall story so I might read spoilers for the series but I do not plan to continue reading.

This is not to say that the writing is bad.  I think the way the author uses metaphor is very vibrant and evocative and honestly paints a picture with phrases and repetition.  I just cannot get over the juvenile relationship angst.  Oh well.  Not for me, but could be for thee.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Ableism, Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Stalking, Medical content, Medical trauma, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, War, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Classism, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Death, Forced institutionalization, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Grief, Abandonment, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Gun violence, and Police brutality

thebaddestbookworm's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Medical content, Murder, Physical abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Stalking, and Self harm

Minor: Gun violence and Self harm