Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

217 reviews

annalawlor2007's review against another edition

informative medium-paced

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

4.75

i thought that the book was very good and it felt very relatable if that even makes sense (u will understand after reading the book) but i would really recommend this book

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Content Warnings

Minor: Addiction and Physical abuse

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

mirandyli's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.75

I really enjoyed reading this book in high school. It was a sweet coming-of-age story about making friends who love you for you. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicide, Child abuse, Grief, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Car accident, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Incest, Homophobia, Death, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, and Abortion

eve_westwood's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful 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

Graphic: Rape, Physical abuse, and Suicide

lizcheyenne's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse and Sexual assault

Minor: Homophobia

shwetanikam's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Rape, Drug use, Grief, Medical trauma, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicide attempt, Addiction, Child abuse, Alcohol, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Abortion and Child abuse

Minor: Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Incest, and Medical trauma

skyfall's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content

Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, Abortion, Drug use, Death, and Emotional abuse

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