Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

Last Night I Sang to the Monster by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

3 reviews

melissacushman's review

4.5

challenging dark emotional reflective sad 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

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This book made me sob, all the trigger warnings but it was amazing 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol

levitatingnumeral's review against another edition

4.75

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Such a beautiful book, it had me thinking about so much and processing my own trauma.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment

Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Suicide, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder

bg_oseman_fan's review

5.0

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad 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

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this book was a really comprehensive look at addiction and recovery. Zach’s internal dialogue was really engaging and moving. I also liked that all of the characters he meets are so full and well developed. A hope filled book about overcoming obstacles that seem insurmountable. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Incest, Violence, Blood, Grief

Minor: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship