Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

A Guerra Que Salvou a Minha Vida by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Mariana Serpa Vollmer

2 reviews

cat_branch08's review against another edition

dark funny inspiring sad medium-paced

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

4.0

This book was one of the first books that I enjoyed to read. The main character, Ada has endured much trauma, and her struggles are depicted realistically. None of the characters in this book are black and white. It is hard to see some events in the book as good or bad; the book is a constant grey area. I would recommend looking at the trigger warnings.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Ableism, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and War

Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Medical content, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death of parent and Classism

maxthefish's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad tense fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and War

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Death, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content

Minor: Death of parent and Forced institutionalization