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draconia's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Ableism, Animal cruelty, Bullying, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Dementia, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
booklannah's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, and Forced institutionalization
heatherdavies's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Still sitting with the complexities of this stories. I understand why it is sometimes read in high schools now as it truly does force you to empathize completely with Charlie for all his nuances and the journey he faces. To be honest I was so fascinated by the story I couldnt really put it down.
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, and Medical content
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Physical abuse, and Mental illness
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