Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

5 reviews

bergha1998's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

Like everything I’ve read so far by Becky Chambers this book will make you feel more understood and also expand your mind. It’s delightfully funny and lighthearted at times and then so breathtakingly deep and emotional. I didn’t know Sci-fi or any book that wasn’t self-help would make me feel so understood. Perfection. 

Found Family, Romance Subplots

“We cannot blame ourselves for the wars our parents start. Sometimes the very best thing we can do is walk away.”

“You found something dark within your own house, and you are wondering how much of it has rubbed off on you.”

“The truth is, Rosemary, that you are capable of anything. Good or bad. You always have been, and you always will be. Given the right push, you, too, could do horrible things. That darkness exists within all of us.”

“All any of us can do—is work to be something positive instead. That is a choice that every sapient must make every day of their life. The universe is what we make of it. It’s up to you to decide what part you will play.”

“How much of me is actually you?”

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Xenophobia, Alcohol, Death, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Blood, Medical content, Racism, Violence, Cursing, Drug use, Colonisation, Confinement, Racial slurs, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Police brutality, and War

corriejn's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

This is a 5-star book not because it's some wildly innovative book, or the kind that is so all-absorbing that it leaves you with a "book hangover." But it is just a thoroughly enjoyable read. (All the CWs noted are fairly moderate-- that is, not super graphic content, and in general relate to specific events in the story.)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: War, Xenophobia, Sexual content, Death, and Terminal illness

Minor: Racism, Death of parent, Infidelity, Violence, Confinement, Alcohol, Drug use, Ableism, Animal death, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Pregnancy

mandaraffe's review

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing 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? No

5.0

I loved it so much there’s like literally no plot but it’s perfect. If you like spending time in a lovely, imaginative, expansive world with characters that feel like true friends, this book is for you. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Grief, Medical content, Police brutality, Terminal illness, Vomit, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Ableism, Colonisation, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, War, and Abandonment

Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Death of parent, Drug use, Genocide, Sexual content, Slavery, and Trafficking

starlessnights's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Gun violence, Alcohol, Blood, Death, Xenophobia, Violence, Cursing, Genocide, and Death of parent

swazwald's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted relaxing 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Terminal illness

Minor: Death and Death of parent