Reviews tagging 'Ableism'

Mañana, y mañana, y mañana by Gabrielle Zevin

244 reviews

sbnptwrn's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

3.0

The concept/premise was great but I feel that Zevin didn’t pull through with the execution. Felt like it was trying to juggle so many parts or elements that it resulted in way less ‘signal’ than there is ‘noise.’ I think it would’ve benefitted with some more structural edits/different editorial decisions. Often there were parts where the prose felt quite flat or bloated, and while I appreciate the attempts at social commentary it often felt shoehorned and could’ve been integrated into the narrative better. (Same with the homages and descriptions of video games). Second half felt weaker,  and while I did find Sam to be interesting I generally find that the characters were not very compelling. I think that this story may have worked better as a TV series/film

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Mass/school shootings, Car accident, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Grief, Gun violence, and Suicide

Moderate: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Mental illness, Homophobia, Medical content, Racism, Sexism, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Antisemitism, Cancer, Abortion, and Pregnancy

blairsatellite's review against another edition

dark sad slow-paced

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

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Abortion, Medical trauma, Vomit, Violence, Toxic friendship, Suicide attempt, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Cursing, Ableism, Mass/school shootings, Cancer, Physical abuse, Infidelity, Hate crime, Drug use, Drug abuse, Death, Chronic illness, Car accident, Antisemitism, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Misogyny, Gore, Cultural appropriation, Classism, and Terminal illness

nancyalicerose's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Chronic illness, Mass/school shootings, Grief, Sexual violence, and Suicide

Moderate: Physical abuse, Gun violence, Toxic friendship, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

Minor: Drug abuse and Ableism

jay_reading's review against another edition

5.0

“i love you” “terribly”

immediately drawn to these characters and the story and felt every emotion. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Mass/school shootings, Homophobia, Eating disorder, Death, Gun violence, Suicide, Medical trauma, Abortion, Death of parent, and Ableism

hmogie's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• 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

Spoilers in Review:


I really enjoyed this book! I understand the hype, Zevin writes wonderfully, she particularly wrote ages very well. Zevin flipped between the past, present, and video games seamlessly. I did get frustrated that the characters just didn't communicate better! I don't think Sadie was written as great as the other characters; her motives weren't explored enough. Sam and Sadie are both flawed characters, but Sam's motives were better explored. Sadie's hatred for Sam didn't make sense especially since but could have if it was better explored. I did love how Marx's coma was written from 2nd person; it was so impactful/devastating. I am glad Sam and Sadie ended as collaborators with mutual respect without being romantic. Overall, fantastic book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Gun violence

Moderate: Chronic illness, Car accident, and Ableism

Minor: Abortion

fancyjess_party's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

1.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Misogyny, Miscarriage, Hate crime, Dysphoria, Drug use, Car accident, Bullying, Alcohol, Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, Ableism, Suicide, Sexual violence, Racial slurs, Medical content, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Toxic friendship, Torture, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Rape, Physical abuse, Cancer, Sexism, Mass/school shootings, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Death, Chronic illness, Mental illness, Xenophobia, Violence, and Toxic relationship

flordemaga's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.75

A beautifully written book with complex characters who feel very alive in their relationships with each other. Its thoughtful in its exploration of themes. I find myself really wanting to play Ichigo. 

Knocked .25 stars because I genuinely hated the Pioneer section. Everything else I enjoyed. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Medical trauma, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Car accident, Death, Ableism, Cancer, Death of parent, Homophobia, Grief, and Gun violence

Minor: Racism, Murder, and Abortion

wilhelmena's review against another edition

3.0

This book was a fun read and mostly enjoyable, I felt that I probably won't think about it much after today, it didn't make me consider the world in a new way. I found it to be cheesy at times which is fine but considering the weighty topics at times- it made it feel too light, like it was forcing joy in where it didn't need to be. I would reccomend this to someone who likes YA, fast paced books with lots of fun and new ideas throughout. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual violence, and Death

Moderate: Ableism, Xenophobia, and Racism

Minor: Abortion

sweetlilly93's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective sad medium-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

5.0

A bittersweet love story about that one friend that you love so so sooo much it makes you hate them.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Car accident, Body horror, Gun violence, and Suicide

Moderate: Medical trauma, Toxic relationship, Ableism, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Toxic relationship, Eating disorder, Violence, Abortion, and Death of parent

megrob's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Gun violence, Toxic friendship, Medical trauma, Stalking, Confinement, Mass/school shootings, Violence, Sexual violence, Sexism, Sexual content, Death of parent, Rape, Death, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Murder, Ableism, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, and Terminal illness