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rhubarbpi3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Death of parent, Drug abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Bullying, Sexual assault, Fire/Fire injury, Car accident, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
audreywright's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Bullying and Homophobia
Minor: Rape
A large topic of the book is one of the characters being gay, how people find out, and the way people respond and treat this character. It is insightful but could be triggering for some. There is also violence and intense rivalry throughout the book, all part of the plot and theme of the story.rhyzkneez'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
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Violence, Death, and Suicidal thoughts
lettuce_read's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Violence and Homophobia
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Rape
itshrewsbury's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Misogyny, Death, Homophobia, and Transphobia
Minor: Rape
kaelizaco's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Child death, Grief, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Addiction, Racial slurs, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Car accident, Death, Adult/minor relationship, and Fire/Fire injury
jmledezma15's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Bullying, Car accident, Death, Homophobia, and Rape
kmsander4's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Backman understands the power that a silly game can have over communities and the people that live in them. They can unite but they can also divide. You against me. Us against them.
The way each story and live is intertwined makes it feel like I could walk into Beartown tomorrow. I could drink with Ramona, watch Hed take on Beartown in the rink, and stand cheering amongst the Pack. These people are my people. This is my community. I have been transported like that in a long time.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Homophobia, and Rape
Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, and Abandonment
Minor: Child death, Car accident, and Death
annakh16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Car accident, Violence, Grief, Child death, Fire/Fire injury, Homophobia, and Outing
Moderate: Misogyny and Death of parent
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Medical content, Rape, and Alcohol
gigirs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia and Violence
Moderate: Rape