Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Umanii by Matt Haig

29 reviews

cc_shelflove's review against another edition

emotional inspiring tense fast-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

Alexa, play “Loving the Alien” by Velvet Revolver.

What a unique and weird little book! Our main character is a Vonnadorian alien who was sent to Earth with a particular mission, tasked to him by “the hosts.” He is given Andrew Martin’s body (but not his mind) and must destroy the professor’s newest work and anyone who knows about it. But what happens when he starts to care for those he is meant to destroy? Haig shows how hard it can be just to be human. He gives the reader rules for making life a little better and tools to practice empathy and compassion. Maybe the aliens are already among us, and they just couldn’t resist being human.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Violence, and Suicide attempt

helhas3letters's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Murder, Suicide attempt, Death, and Suicide

Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, and Violence

Minor: Alcoholism, Self harm, War, and Addiction

bdingz's review against another edition

funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This story filled my heart with warmth. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Infidelity and Fatphobia

nadiamarjolein's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Body horror, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Gaslighting, Suicide, and Violence

sunnybauds's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• 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

4.75

This is honestly one of the best books I've read in awhile. I read most of it over a couple of plane rides, and I could barely put it down. It has just the right mix of humor, sci-fi, romance, and contemporary fiction, and has something for just about everyone. The characters are (mostly) likable, but also feel very real (even the alien narrator!). And there's a dog who you'll instantly fall in love with. 

Overall, 4.75 for the slightly rushed ending, but phenomenal otherwise. A decent length read that makes you think about life and love, and what it means to be human.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Murder, Infidelity, and Death

Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual content, Grief, Bullying, Violence, and Alcohol

Minor: Stalking

immdanii's review against another edition

adventurous funny reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Murder

Minor: Sexual assault, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, and Toxic relationship

solarorange's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence

Minor: Blood, Drug use, and Gore

he_lena's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Infidelity, and Death

Moderate: Violence and Murder

Minor: Sexual content and Mental illness

ate_reads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Infidelity, Suicide attempt, Violence, Abandonment, Bullying, Cursing, Alcohol, Death, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts

gabbyreynolds's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence