Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer

56 reviews

lily_eames's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense slow-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

4.0

This is one of the most unique, interesting books I’ve ever read. The structure is unlike anything else. Can I honestly say that I enjoyed every part of it? Nope. I was even severely uncomfortable at times. However, it was still incredibly well written. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Death, Death of parent, War, and Child death

Moderate: Sexual content

emileegargano's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.0

This book was really confusing and that’s the main reason I didn’t like it that much. However, it was one of the better books I had to read for school.

Also, I would rather not hear about the sex scenes between  the grandma and grandpa. And, why is the grandpa writing about his sex life to his son? Same with grandma, except to her grandson?

The plot was interesting and I get the message but the characters are so odd to me. It would be fine if their behaviors were explained much better. Like, yes, I get that most of their behaviors’ reasonings have to be inferred but it’s so annoying that I was constantly questioning if I was actually understanding the plot. 

Also, I just want to say that this could totally just be me and the style of books I like reading. This one makes you think hard and dissect the characters. I personally don’t care for books that make me think into things deeply. I’d much rather prefer to just read things that give me the information right in front of my face. That being said, if you like more  confusing books, this is for you. The plot is actually pretty good and interesting. It’s a good story, just not executed in a way I prefer. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Death, and Mental illness

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

Death from 9/11 and shows photos of someone jumping from the building numerous times.

reed_ing's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny tense medium-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Violence, War, Grief, Death of parent, Sexual content, Child death, and Abandonment

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Forced institutionalization and Suicidal thoughts

frispbabe's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual content, and Death

Minor: Self harm

rachieanniereads's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? No

5.0

a multi-generational story of grief and the lasting effects of war, mostly through a lens of a 9 year old boy on a mission

new all time favorite of mine

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: War

Minor: Self harm

mcoleman1250's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and War

augustst's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, War, Death, Death of parent, and Mental illness

Moderate: Self harm and Bullying

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, and Incest

madisonbell_'s review against another edition

emotional 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: Death of parent

abiveeke's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful sad tense slow-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, and Grief

minimaliterature's review

adventurous emotional reflective sad slow-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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Death of parent