Reviews tagging 'Drug abuse'

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

180 reviews

alexafuson's review against another edition

challenging funny slow-paced

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

5.0

This is one of the few books I think everyone should read. It was as heartwarming as it was heartbreaking. There were so many prominent issues addressed, and all of them were handled delicately and with care for the reader. I love the way this book addressed how “weirdos” are treated and how they feel in school. Because it is told from the outsider’s perspective, it can teach us a lot about the assumptions we make about other people’s behavior. I listened to the audiobook, and Noah Galvin did a fantastic job bringing life to Charlie’s voice.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Rape, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Drug abuse, Abortion, Mental illness, and Homophobia

angelitatontita's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-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

Minor: Child abuse, Mental illness, Outing, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Sexual assault, Abortion, Car accident, Physical abuse, Death, Drug use, Alcohol, and Drug abuse

uwishuwouldknowthat's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual content, and Homophobia

galena19's review against another edition

challenging dark hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

When he says that things get worse before they get better he really meant that 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Drug abuse

Minor: Domestic abuse, Abortion, Child abuse, and Suicide

lydias1's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing 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

5.0

One of my favourite books; a treat to re-read. I love it so much and it feels so comfortable to read it. It makes me feel so seen and accepted - even when I don’t relate to the characters I feel like I can bring my whole self to this book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Sexual content, Pedophilia, Mental illness, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Drug use, Alcohol, Adult/minor relationship, Abortion, and Child abuse

Moderate: Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Grief

Minor: Car accident and Infidelity

lily_kruse's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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: Death, Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Addiction, Alcohol, Cursing, Drug use, Homophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Suicide, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Abortion, Rape, Sexual assault, Bullying, and Suicide attempt

maguire_m03's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Addiction, Alcohol, and Drug abuse

Moderate: Lesbophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Homophobia

Minor: Pregnancy, Suicide, Car accident, Self harm, and Rape

april0686's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug abuse, Alcohol, and Rape

Minor: Abortion, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

readingden's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Lesbophobia, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Violence, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Outing, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexism, Vomit, Abortion, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Racism, Sexual violence, Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Misogyny, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Rape

jjjjo's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring relaxing 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Abortion, Homophobia, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Bullying, Rape, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Addiction, and Adult/minor relationship