Reviews tagging 'Adult/minor relationship'

Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney

55 reviews

glowworms's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Pregnancy

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Adult/minor relationship, and Death of parent

meredith_williams_'s review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Sexual content

Minor: Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, and Chronic illness

f1reandash's review against another edition

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Adult/minor relationship

molly31's review against another edition

challenging inspiring sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Self harm, Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Death of parent and Adult/minor relationship

haleyscomet_'s review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Sexual content

katrinasherise's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol

Minor: Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Blood, Drug use, and Pregnancy

Main character has mental illness, past hospitalization. Alcohol use and sexual content throughout. Towards end of book there is more mention of suicidal thoughts. There is a suggestion of adult/minor relationship, but it does not actually occur. Brief description of a cut on a hand. Some light drug use (marijuana).

end of book mentions pregnancy and discussion of abortion, although the character is talking about how she is not considering abortion. Two of the main characters have known each other since childhood. It was suggested that the other of the 2 had an interest in the younger of the two when she was 15 and he was 20. Although no relationship or inappropriate contact occurred.

claragweny's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-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

A nice, easy to listen to audiobook. I found myself surprised by the significant number of emails in the book but I absolutely loved it. I’m a big fan of epistolary novels so loving this wasn’t a very far stretch for me. The dynamic between Simon and Eileen was a bit strange for me but the way these characters acknowledge the age gap/power dynamic in the story felt genuine. Felix was most definitely my favorite character in the story. His short, funny manner mixed with his indifferent queerness made me want to see more of him. If Sally Rooney wrote a story about Felix I would read it in a heartbeat. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Biphobia, Bullying, Chronic illness, Drug use, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Self harm, and Sexual content

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Xenophobia

lindseyhall44's review against another edition

emotional 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

This novel really solidified my love for Sally Rooney’s books, and I can’t wait to finish off the trifecta by reading “conversation with friends.”
“Beautiful World, Where are You?” Follows Alice, Eileen, Felix, and Simon as they explore romantic and platonic relationships throughout adulthood. Alice is a novelist, Eileen works at a literary magazine, Felix is a warehouse employee, and Simons job was explained I just can’t remember:) Each character holds a unique and relatable viewpoint, offering commentary on class and current events with the use email as well as the author’s prose.
For myself, the connection between Alice and Rooney made the read so intriguing, since she is known for her privacy and lack of public announcements. While Alice is NOT a carbon copy of the writer, Rooney intertwined personal beliefs and characteristics within the novel, developing a more meaningful ambience
While this book is not for everyone, I would definitely  recommend it for those who love literary fiction and/or character drivers novels.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Mental illness, and Sexual content

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Pregnancy, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Abortion

storykath's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective tense slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Self harm, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Abortion, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Blood, and Drug use

jameslyons's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Alcohol, Sexual content, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Mental illness, Adult/minor relationship, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Pregnancy, Animal cruelty, Chronic illness, and Mental illness