Reviews tagging 'Death'

The Perks of Being a Wallflower: 20th Anniversary Edition by Stephen Chbosky

355 reviews

thebookworm_queen's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

I found this book difficult to read because it was too sad. I ended up taking a long break after the first 2 parts as the emotional turmoil the main character Charlie was going through was just too much. I had expected this to be a coming of age story about a young man who didn't quite fit in in high school and although that is part of the story the other part is darker and filled with some heavy topics that I found difficult to read through. So please read with care as I know this a popular book and for good reason, but it's not for everyone. Although I think there is an important message within this book I do think that the topics like abusive relationships, child abuse, suicide, & homophobia should have been discussed more in depth within the book and with more care for young readers. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Suicide

Moderate: Rape, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, and Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Abortion, Drug use, Cursing, and Death

shogani_sumaru's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Drug use, Abandonment, Addiction, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Grief, Suicide, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic friendship, Suicide attempt, Violence, Mental illness, Alcohol, Bullying, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Death, Cursing, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, and Self harm

rwabbit's review against another edition

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use and Death

smile_red's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Homophobia, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Death, Drug use, and Panic attacks/disorders

d00rframe's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.25

this book was good, made me very emotional cause I relate to it and the epilogue talking about the hospital really did envision what it feels like to be a psych patient. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Death, Grief, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Bullying, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Cursing, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child death, Miscarriage, Abortion, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Blood, Self harm, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Racism

Minor: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Adult/minor relationship, and Addiction

luisalovesbooks's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Alcohol, Mental illness, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Medical content

chinomi's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Mental illness

Moderate: Homophobia

jasminrain's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

I've wanted to read this book for ages but I don't think I really ever understood how big of a cult classic it was and how big of an impact it has had on pop culture. It was fascinating to bump into phrases that I keep seeing and hearing all over social media that originated from this story. While it wasn't the most groundbreaking book I have ever read in my life, I think it would have been if I had read it fifteen years ago when I was still a teenager and topics that this book touched on were less explored in YA.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Grief, Homophobia, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Alcohol, Suicide, Pregnancy, Death, Bullying, Car accident, Drug use, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Medical content

sagescassette's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse and Drug use

Moderate: Grief, Drug use, Alcohol, Violence, and Cursing

Minor: Death, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Rape, and Bullying

greenrosepdtl's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

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

3.5

Why do I somehow feel like I really loved this book but it’s also just meh? Maybe it’s something to do with why I started it and then put it down and didn’t pick it back up for maybe two weeks but when I picked it back up I almost couldn’t put it down and finished reading it in under a day. Charlie might be one of the realists and most relatable teenagers I’ve ever read about and I honestly think I’m not emotionally ready to fully grasp that yet so one day I’ll reread this book and I think then I’ll be changing the review to 5 stars. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Death, Rape, and Mental illness