Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

The Golden Hour by Niki Smith

27 reviews

bi_n_large's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

5.0

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jessereadsthings's review

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5.0

This was really really good.
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rafaestla's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful tense slow-paced

5.0

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clarabooksit's review against another edition

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

4.75

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naomi_mahoney's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

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library_kb's review

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dark emotional hopeful reflective 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? No

4.25

I really enjoyed this graphic novel with beautiful artwork. It tells the story of Manuel, who is struggling with PTSD after witnessing gun violence at his school. He begins using photography as a way to ground himself during panic attacks, which leads to connections with new friends and hobbies. It is a quieter story, but beautifully portrayed. 
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mixedgirlreading's review

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emotional funny hopeful reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

As someone in the mental health field, I loved this books depiction of PTSD and its impact. Niki Smith was able to show the symptoms and experiecing through her art really well. As someone who was a rural kid, I adored this books depiction of being a 4-H kid. There were so many small details that just fot with my experience as a former 4-H. Story wise, the book follows Manuels development and friendships through his experience in a very kind way and I found myself rooting for this kid. The art is also great! All on all I adored this book.
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pey333's review

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dark emotional 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? Yes

4.5

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elishasbookreview's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

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destdest's review

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emotional informative lighthearted sad 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? Yes

4.0

Perfectly paced and wholesome! Manuel’s dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic event, triggering PTSD. He finds his anchor in photography, his friends, farming, and what seems to be the beginnings of a crush. 

Overall, I enjoyed the story and loved the artwork. The way the author shows Manuel’s struggles were well-done. The tidbits about photography and composition were nice as well.
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