Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

98 reviews

catoslibrary's review against another edition

dark emotional funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Xenophobia, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Child abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Death, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Car accident

kelstay27's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Bullying

Moderate: Sexual assault, Alcohol, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Drug use, Death, and Self harm

charley_books's review against another edition

dark emotional 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: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Outing, Pregnancy, Rape, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Drug use

sharontriestoread's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective sad 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Bullying, Cursing, Alcohol, Mental illness, and Violence

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Child abuse

halaucination's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, and Emotional abuse

josephina's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

i didnt think i would like the writing style. i was wrong. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Car accident, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual violence, Alcoholism, Racism, and Sexual harassment

trinnde's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful sad fast-paced

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

5.0

I read this as a teen and just did so again as an adult. It’s just as good as I remember. I love the 20th anniversary edition with a new letter from Charlie. It ends on such a hopeful note. I love this book and think everyone should try it out. It’s just that good.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Child abuse, Death, Alcohol, Adult/minor relationship, Grief, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Homophobia

amiahslibrary's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Grief, Homophobia, Self harm, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Death, Addiction, Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault

deeyadamani's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Abortion

haleyscomet_'s review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring slow-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

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Dysphoria, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence