Reviews tagging 'Gun violence'

Dial A For Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto

55 reviews

leighannezinsmeister's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Car accident, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Cursing, Gun violence, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

steeped_in_books's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

A little unbelievable at times but a fun, light read. It was like a screwball comedy, and the main character’s mom and the aunties were so funny. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

francesbooks's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

Do you ever read a book that makes you question your other 5 star ratings because it's better than everything? That was this book for me. 

This was the funniest book I've ever read. There are so many twists and turns, it keeps you on your toes while also remaining light-hearted. I've never cackled so much reading a book. I absolutely loved this and I'm already ready for the sequel!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Minor: Gun violence

mhaupt's review against another edition

funny 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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Alcoholism

Minor: Gun violence

ashleycmms's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Car accident, Murder, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Confinement and Gaslighting

jenn_reads's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Alcohol

Moderate: Drug use, Gun violence, Racism, and Car accident

Minor: Vomit

amayer1203's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Murder

Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Alcohol

Minor: Drug use

dylanlyman's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Gun violence

londibie's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny medium-paced

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

2.0

 Wow, what a disappointment. I was expecting something goofy and funny along the lines of a Stephanie Plum novel or anything by Carl Hiaasen, but instead, this is a tonally bizarre book that reads like Weekend at Bernie's while trying to include things like racism and sexual assault. I'm not saying that important topics can't be discussed with humor, if done well, but this book doesn't hit the mark right. The inclusion of these heavy topics while basically making fun/light of everything that happens left me feeling icky and just waiting for the book to be over. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Car accident

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Gun violence and Racism

asparagusisreading's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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

4.25

I am a Nathan stan

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident and Murder

Moderate: Gun violence, Sexual assault, and Violence

Minor: Death, Racism, Vomit, and Grief