Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

16 reviews

_forestofpages's review against another edition

Having only two POVs was boring to me. Also, obviously Hannah is a very unreliable narrator who uses these tapes to justify her own death. I don't agree with that or the way this story glorifies and justifies suicide. As a survivor of an attempt myself I can't understand why anyone would write this book; mishandling this topic and aim it toward such a young demographic. The show was a lot worse though.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse

Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence

Minor: Cursing and Homophobia

sarahkinney's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Body shaming, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Confinement, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Misogyny, and Gaslighting

jayricart's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad 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

2.5

This book failed its mission. While it is supposed to be a cautionary tale about how we treat others, it ends up being the story of someone who was not taught how to cope with life crisis and tragedy. I relate to the character with some of my life circumstances. However, people need to be taught how to handle crisis. Suicide is not an option.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

lucilleowen's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Really good but really really dark!! Do recommend  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Dysphoria

al_xn_a's review against another edition

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

reader_z's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Violence