Reviews tagging 'Vomit'

Elämäni seinäruusuna by Stephen Chbosky

16 reviews

bunniesrntcute's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

3.25

Genuinely went into this book expecting to love it, was only slightly let down when i came out liking it. The mc is obviously traumatised, however i found his immaturity and innocence to be very unrealistic most of the time as someone who is very close to his age. I loved how real it got though, nothing felt sugarcoated and the story being made up of multiple letters was muah!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Drug use, Homophobia, Rape, and Vomit

booksalacarte's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-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

4.0

I’m including trigger warnings because I had NO idea what was covered in this book.

Child abuse, Sexual abuse, Rape, Pedophelia, Molestation, Drug use, Alcohol abuse, Incest, Homophobia, Bullying, Suicide/suicidal thoughts, Grief, Abortion, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorder, Mental illness, Addiction

Hate crime, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalism

How did I miss this book? How is this the first time I’ve read it?! I was doubtful about what value could be gone over in a book so small, and I am so glad that I was wrong. It wasn’t a book that I enjoyed, per say, but how it was able to pack so much punch is why I gave it 5 stars. 

I was drawn in by the journal/letter style of storytelling. The voice of the MC, Charlie, was immature and naive for a high school freshman. It’s the first clue that something isn’t quite right. As the story progresses you hear about him making friends, going to high school parties, trying alcohol and drugs and crushing on a senior and first girlfriends. 

I would say that this is a book for ages 15+ , because of content maturity.

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Alcoholism, Grief, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Toxic friendship, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Outing, Bullying, Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Sexual content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pedophilia, Panic attacks/disorders, Homophobia, Vomit, Gaslighting, Addiction, Child abuse, Mental illness, Incest, Hate crime, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, and Abortion

nawal_reads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective relaxing sad tense 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? No

4.5

i’ll protect charlie with my life ☹️😞🫶🏾🫂

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma, Suicide, Vomit, Sexual assault, and Rape

snail_slime's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Grief, Mental illness, and Sexual assault

Minor: Suicide, Vomit, Hate crime, Homophobia, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts

jenna_justi2004's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Car accident, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Homophobia, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Misogyny, Outing, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Vomit

_kate333's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

i really loved charlie and all his friends and this book was just amazing

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abortion, Alcohol, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Medical content, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Vomit