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kates_cupcakes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Suicide
hannahs1993's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Bullying, Suicide attempt, and Sexual content
baluga's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This novel was a dark journey of reflecting on the human condition where we turn our heads the opposite direction when something is off. Continually, do you see the events leading to Hannah baker's death be caused by not only the outright doers but also those that chose not to change the narrative. Firstly, was the rumour that she let Justin go farther than a kiss at the playground which kick started a reputation that gave excuses for others to assume they had a right to do certain things. Justin started the rumour but nobody dared correct it or ask. Secondly the hot or not list. As it was passed around the class no one decided this was disgusting and ripped it, threw it out or anything. Humans will simply adhere to what others do to fit in or in the eyes of teenagers and most others supposedly, "survive". I did disagree with Hannah over the way she decided to reveal these secrets. I found it to be placing blame on others while lacking the other half of the story where you also need to take responsibility for sharing your feelings. It's easier for people to pretend you don't exist when you stay silent. However she did end up sharing how she felt and took responsibility when it came to saying she was no better in the Bryce and Jessica incident. But she did talk to someone, or at least tried to. She talked to Mr. Porter who dismissed her by saying you either confront Bryce or move on. Instead of providing support for a traumatic experience. In the end I believe this story to be a direct way of saying bystanders are just as responsible for injustices as the aggressor and to reach out or put a stop to wrong doing's instead of living passively. A book that had a similar message was station eleven by Emily St. john Mandel.
Graphic: Rape, Suicide, and Sexual content
yuze's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide attempt
_viola__'s review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Suicide, Sexual assault, Vomit, and Sexual content
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Stalking, and Cursing
marcusbryan777's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual harassment, Death, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
raekoch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Suicide
crabinspace's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
Graphic: Rape, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Grief
Moderate: Vomit and Car accident
shyleek's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Also seeing the reaction of the person listening to the tapes offered a unique perspective.
Asher gave us the opportunity to explore suicide and mental health from both perspectives... The victim and the ones left behind.
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Mental illness, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Body shaming, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual violence
rody's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual assault, Death, Rape, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Bullying, Car accident, Grief, Self harm, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Mental illness