Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Ghost by Jason Reynolds

21 reviews

libreroaming's review

emotional reflective 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Bullying, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Death of parent and Addiction

jenndazzle's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Bullying, and Gun violence

peachani's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Bullying

Moderate: Classism and Domestic abuse

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Death of parent

tillie__'s review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Bullying, and Gun violence

ladygetslit's review

emotional inspiring reflective 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

4.0

“You can’t run away from who you are, but what you can do is run toward who you want to be.”

I read this entire book in an afternoon. It’s very fast-paced as Castle “Ghost” Cranshaw tries to outrun his past and runs straight onto an elite track team. 

I learned a lot about track from less than 200 pages. I loved the way Ghost tries so hard to do right by his mom, the way he makes big mistakes and ultimately confronts his demons. I just wish that there was more development. Ghost is dealing with a pretty big trauma, and it’s something that I am curious if it will come up in other books. The relationship between Ghost and Coach really made this book what it is. It gave me hope that kids like Ghost have people to turn to who support their growth. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Gun violence

celey's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.5

Great middle grades read. Deals with real issues without being preachy or boring. The characters are easy to love. The story moves quickly - I think most kids would love this book. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Gun violence and Domestic abuse

tlaynejones's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This is a great children’s novel. It’s fast paced and full of big plot points, but also heartfelt and empathetic. Perfect for any child from around 8 on up.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Bullying

mattyb's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Gun violence

Moderate: Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Drug use

pointeshoebookworm's review

adventurous emotional reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Domestic abuse, and Bullying

missrosymaplemoth's review against another edition

4.5

What a great read! I listened to the audiobook and was thoroughly entertained by the reader. A powerful story about a boy who has experienced trauma trying to cope with that (and childhood in general) and come out stronger. I related to Ghost’s experience with bullying. I loved the character of Coach. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Bullying