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rory_john14's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Gun violence
scarletto's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was too short for it to actually have an impact on me. That pretty much sums up why it's rated lower than it could have been. It is a book that is supposed to make you sad and feel something and when I read the final line I did feel a bit emotional but the book reached it's climax way too early for the book to stay in my head forever.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and War
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Xenophobia
verity_____'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
manel's review
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
thedarkfox's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicide, Suicide attempt, War, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Bullying, Death, and Murder
Minor: Violence
cariad_llyfr's review
4.0
I have to be honest, I didn't have high hopes for this book but was pleasantly surprised. It was very intriguing, centring around WWII but the main war taking place in Francis's life. The symbolism in this book is so strong but it doesn't overpower, the language is simple but not dull and the characters are beautifully formed. I really enjoyed this book, I loved how real it felt and, for a short read, I think it's an amazing thing to achieve.
xxxxxxx's review against another edition
dark
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
3.0
lckeser7's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to take a break from reading difficult classics and the like and I've enjoyed a few other Cormier books, so I picked up Heroes at the library.
It's okay. Two and a half stars would probably be more accurate. This book examines the way we hold people up as heroes even though we possess an inadequate knowledge of those people to make such grand designations.
Sounds like a heady book full of promise, eh? Well, it isn't. Cormier's thematic exploration falls woefully short, mostly because the book is, well, too short. Everything is rushed and you reach the climax so quickly that you've had no time to process the novella's big ideas, nor have you had time to get to know or care about the characters. I've seen better characterization in a bowl of Alphabits cereal.
It's okay. Two and a half stars would probably be more accurate. This book examines the way we hold people up as heroes even though we possess an inadequate knowledge of those people to make such grand designations.
Sounds like a heady book full of promise, eh? Well, it isn't. Cormier's thematic exploration falls woefully short, mostly because the book is, well, too short. Everything is rushed and you reach the climax so quickly that you've had no time to process the novella's big ideas, nor have you had time to get to know or care about the characters. I've seen better characterization in a bowl of Alphabits cereal.