Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

Flamer by Mike Curato

94 reviews

maeve_littooij's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense 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

5.0

Wow what a powerful graphic novel. This graphic novel almost reads like a memoir, it's so personal. This is honestly one of the most personal, deeply moving and most beautiful graphic novel I’ve ever read. It made a lot of impact on me. After reading this I feel so much pride for the author. This graphic novel could save a life. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Violence, Bullying, and Body shaming

Moderate: Outing, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

julsmarshall's review

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

This #bannedbook was lovely and meaningful. In this thoughtful graphic novel, the author explores the experiences of a kid who sees themself as different and is struggling with the labels others are putting on them. The boy scout camp setting offers the perfect backdrop and brought back memories of when my son was immersed in the Scout community, luckily his seemed more inclusive than most. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

maryamthehobbit's review

fast-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Read this because it was banned in my local county. A good read for teens. I wish i had this book at 15. That said, heed the warnings and know the language may not be appropriate for younger readers (younger than middle school i would say) 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Xenophobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Racism

plumsdeify's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Homophobia, and Suicidal thoughts

samburkhouse'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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, Bullying, and Sexual content

chelsealeem's review

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Cursing, Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Homophobia

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Self harm

jkeonemon's review

emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

5.0

This is the graphic novel I wish I had when I was 14. I loved everything about this book.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia and Racism

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

itsjadenbaby's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I would not wish the experiences shown in this book on anyone. That is exactly why it’s so important to read about them. With reading comes an understanding of what others may being going through or experiencing. When told in the right ways, stories like this encourage empathy, healthy coping mechanisms, and positive communication skills. This story in particular upset me, but that shows it was well-done. The art and the writing is a solid show of talent!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Bullying, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Body shaming

Moderate: Fatphobia and Outing

Minor: Domestic abuse and Self harm

mogadichu's review

challenging emotional funny informative inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Suicidal thoughts

amberspej's review

challenging dark inspiring reflective fast-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt

Minor: Sexual content