Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven

60 reviews

greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Bullying

Moderate: Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Grief, Chronic illness, and Infidelity

rosalie_gonzalus's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad 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

Minor: Fatphobia, Body shaming, Death of parent, Grief, and Mental illness

priyas's review against another edition

boring

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia

Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Racism

booksanna's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

This book was so emotional and caring, I fell in love with Libby’s character and strength. I loved the split point of view throughout the book, which made me so excited for the next persons pov. I also loved the diversity and familiarity of characters in this book. This was a great book journey for me that I would want to experience all over again.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, and Grief

Minor: Death of parent, Eating disorder, Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, and Medical trauma

emily_2002's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Body shaming, and Death of parent

Minor: Eating disorder, Toxic friendship, and Panic attacks/disorders

slg29's review

hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.5

The book felt a bit cheesy and some of the references felt a bit off, but overall it was a very lighthearted read and also educarted me about the unique condition called prosopagnosia, so thats cool.

the ending where Jack claims that Libby is the only one he see's felt like a bit of a cop out for the sake of being romantic, but I appreciate that the book didn't end with him being "cured" or Libby changing anything about herself, as I feel like some books can fall victim to.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, and Fatphobia

Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, and Infidelity

Minor: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Cancer

emmaoswald's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny informative lighthearted 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Hate crime, Bullying, Body shaming, Cancer, and Eating disorder

avasolange's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.25

      This book was not what i expected at all. To be honest I'm not sure what I was expecting. If you looking for a book full of differing perspectives, heartbreaking details, and flustering decisions, oh boy this is the book for you. The end wasn't very satisfying however < spoiler> it was a happy ending

I just felt it needed more. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Grief, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Cursing, Violence, and Toxic friendship

kateelissa's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Bullying, and Body shaming

Moderate: Infidelity, Cancer, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Eating disorder

thelostbookmark22's review against another edition

funny lighthearted sad 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

4.0

<Spoiler>"Your identifier is you. I remember your eyes. Your mouth. The freckles on both cheeks that look like constellations. I know your smiles, at least three of them, and at least eight of your expressions, including the ones you only do with your eyes. If I could draw, I would draw you, and I wouldn't need to look at you to do it. Because your face is stuck in my mind."

That's it. That's the whole review. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Grief