Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

The Benefits of Being an Octopus by Ann Braden

25 reviews

trix21's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing sad 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

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Toxic relationship

ireedalot's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Mass/school shootings and Gun violence

blutopaz15's review against another edition

challenging emotional 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse

calliecachat's review

emotional hopeful reflective sad 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

4.0

Zoey’s story (and Fuchsia’s, Sylas’, Matt’s) felt so close to something my students could or might experience. The small Vermont town in which this story is set feels extremely familiar. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Gun violence

quoththeraven97's review

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Toxic relationship, Mass/school shootings, Bullying, Gun violence, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Classism, and Domestic abuse

starla_anne's review

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, and Gun violence

shaunashares's review against another edition

emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Gun violence

bookishaddictions's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This book is a good tribute to the kids that are struggling with poverty or stuck living in an abusive home (even if it isn’t physical). Zoe shows how wise yet naive a young teen can be all at once when forced to perform adult responsibilities at a young age; her younger siblings (Bryce, Aurora, and Hector) are perfect examples of the different reactions that young children can have in these circumstances. The story shows the love and power that individuals in their position can reclaim, such as by joining a club, alongside the difficulties that their temporary powerlessness can create. Readers also get to learn some fun octopus facts while they face these darker topics too, so that’s a bonus. I found TBOBAO on @libby.app as an audiobook, so check if your local library has a copy 🎧

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Child abuse

mkbuehen's review

challenging emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Gaslighting

Minor: Gun violence, Drug abuse, and Mass/school shootings

ericah31's review

hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse