Reviews tagging 'Death'

Shakkimatti by Ali Hazelwood

26 reviews

flowersandstars24's review against another edition

funny informative lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Death, Car accident, and Alcoholism

sparklyreader's review against another edition

funny lighthearted tense 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, Death, and Physical abuse

ankiaisreading's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Dementia, Death, Sexual harassment, Death of parent, Car accident, Chronic illness, Cursing, Grief, Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Misogyny

hannahs_library__'s review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

Moderate: Sexism, Death, Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Misogyny

ellelockley's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.0

I picked this up because I really loved Ali Hazelwood's past books, and whilst this one was enjoyable and I finished it in one day, it does not compare to the others. I did like her tackling of Mallory's inner thoughts and the pressure she puts on herself, whilst also showing her flaws. Hazelwood demonstrated well the world of misogyny that exists in competitive chess which I am sure gives female chess players the representation they want. I do think the character development was a bit iffy and I feel like Mallory's feelings were not properly validated and were sort of glossed over to acknowledge others'. I would recommend this book who want an easy read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Dementia, Abandonment, Car accident, and Sexism

Moderate: Infidelity

Minor: Sexual content

andreapepsii's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism

Moderate: Abandonment, Dementia, and Death

tabea1409's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

Graphic: Chronic illness, Misogyny, Abandonment, Sexism, and Bullying

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Car accident, Death, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Death of parent, Dementia, Grief, and Violence

nivs_'s review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism and Misogyny

Minor: Death of parent, Infidelity, Death, and Car accident

julierambaeck's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

First read of 2024 was a success! It was absolutely adorable! I really enjoy Hazelwoods writing, it is funny but has several hard hitting lines (especially about women and in this case women I chess).

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Infidelity, and Sexism

Minor: Alcohol

le3713's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

Ali Hazlewood's YA debut did not disappoint and shows how engaging YA romances can be for adult readers. I really enjoyed the exploration of competitive and professional chess, something I know nothing about.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Sexism