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lizakg'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
4.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Rape
Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicide, Drug use, and Abortion
Minor: Car accident
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: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Mental illness, Rape, Addiction, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Alcohol, Bullying, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, Homophobia, and Drug use
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Child abuse, Sexual content, Pedophilia, Abortion, Incest, and Outing
jasminrain's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Grief, Homophobia, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Alcohol, Suicide, Pregnancy, Death, Bullying, Car accident, Drug use, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Medical content
booklover389'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
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness and Drug use
Moderate: Sexual assault, Pedophilia, and Homophobia
Minor: Car accident, Death, Abortion, Drug abuse, and Rape
thejazziestbean's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Suicide, Pregnancy, Bullying, Sexual content, Car accident, Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Racism, Homophobia, Child abuse, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Drug use, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Misogyny, Alcohol, Rape, Abortion, Drug abuse, and Addiction
mame6'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: Grief, Car accident, Drug use, Rape, Abortion, Suicide, Mental illness, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault
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: Pedophilia, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual content, and Mental illness
Moderate: Abortion, Car accident, Alcohol, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Infidelity, and Grief
perth_is'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
5.0
Graphic: Car accident, Child abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Bullying, Alcohol, Body shaming, Death, Grief, Infidelity, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Addiction, Abortion, Emotional abuse, Violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Pregnancy
neelalindaa'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
3.25
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Car accident, and Addiction
leah_tracy'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Drug use, Alcohol, and Rape
Moderate: Car accident, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Abortion, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Sexual content, Violence, Death, Homophobia, Misogyny, Pedophilia, and Suicide