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flylillies's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault and Suicidal thoughts
d00rframe's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child death, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Blood, Abortion, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Forced institutionalization
daydaybookbay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I really liked the format with the letters. It is such a unique idea that brings the reader to be more involved with the story. It's as if Charlie left these letters to the reader directly, so you are more emotionally invested in his life.
I didn't catch a particular running plotline, but more watching Charlie grow over time. There are a lot of events noted, but none of them are more important than the others. It's really just "Hey, here's what happened the past couple of days!" It's really the reader catching Charlie's vibe and finding what he found important for the day.
There are quite a few bits of traumatic experiences involved in his letters. Most have little detail. Part of me wishes we knew more of the details to aid in character development. The other part appreciates the way it is because Charlie's letters would not include those parts anyway. It feels more authentic and true to his character to make a statement so the reader understands but respects his friends/ family by stating the minimum.
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Car accident, Abortion, and Outing
bfoskit's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Addiction, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Abortion, and Suicide attempt
greenrosepdtl's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts
cerezramos's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts
sterretje's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
mary_mcknight's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
eveybrittin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Infidelity, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, and Alcohol
linnea1801's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Abortion