Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

Heroes by Robert Cormier

1 review

booklover129's review against another edition

dark reflective sad fast-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

4.25

I loved this book! I think it gives a great insight into what it’s actually like to be a “hero” and what that even entails. I also loved the way it explored life both before and after WWII.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Rape, War, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Grief, Violence, and Pedophilia