Reviews tagging 'Medical trauma'

A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by C.A. Fletcher

2 reviews

jo_22's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

This started good but got better and better with a few great twists towards the end (and all wholesome even though it is a dark book). There was a lot of anticipation and suspense throughout the book. Times when I was heartbroken and “wanted to look away” or stop listening, since I read this on audiobook. 
I liked Griz and the dogs, I liked how things tied together and how there was some breaking of the fourth wall / commentary 
The book is emotional and dark yet also hopeful and a refute of nihilistic views towards the end of the world. 
Would oddly compare it a bit to Fredrick Backman books even though this has more danger & death. Both write about humanity, morality, purpose & meaning, love/family/relationships, bonds with animals, ethics, religion, imagination/stories. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Miscarriage, Medical trauma, Death, Kidnapping, Confinement, Chronic illness, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief

amnda527's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Slavery, Trafficking, and Violence