Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Ghost by Jason Reynolds

9 reviews

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

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

krystaltyong's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Death of parent, Death, Gun violence, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Chronic illness

julied's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism and Domestic abuse

Minor: Drug use and Alcoholism

leilaliw's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Gun violence

Minor: Alcoholism

fantasy_whore's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

1.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, and Violence

sophiahumber'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

Minor: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Gun violence

ginnybarns's review against another edition

hopeful medium-paced

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

I have been meaning to read Jason Reynolds for some time, and this was a good book to start with. I loved how the story balanced the everyday lighthearted and serious truths for each of the characters. I love good middle-grade writing, and this book delivers packing tenderness, wisdom, and an invitation for growth. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Domestic abuse and Alcoholism

araeofbooks's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Ahhh, this book! I love this book. I want to recommend it to every kid. It’s short and sweet and perfect for lower middle graders. Castle Cranshaw (aka Ghost) doesn’t have an easy life. He struggles with past trauma involving his father and violence, he gets teased at school because of the clothes he wears and the neighborhood he lives in, but he finds purpose and friendship when he sort of accidentally joins a track team. 

I loved this found family story. I think it’s a great one to introduce compassion, complex friendships, and difficult family issues to kids in a gentle way. I want more time with the characters on this track team so I can’t wait to pick up the next in the series. 

 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Violence