Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

The Humans by Matt Haig

7 reviews

starrylight's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.75

Wonderful book about life that makes you sit back and think about all the good things and bad humans have done to each other and the planet.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Death of parent, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, Suicide attempt, Murder, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Cursing, and Alcohol

pdxrach's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Violence, Suicide, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Forced institutionalization

jwells's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective

The description makes this book sound a bit more like a comedy, but it turned out darker than I expected. Check the content warnings. Very good though. Looking forward to reading Matt Haig's other books.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Suicide attempt, and Murder

Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, and Alcohol

Lovable dog character

survives to the end of the book :)

helhas3letters's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Murder, Suicide attempt, Death, and Suicide

Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, and Violence

Minor: Alcoholism, Self harm, War, and Addiction

sunnybauds's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

This is honestly one of the best books I've read in awhile. I read most of it over a couple of plane rides, and I could barely put it down. It has just the right mix of humor, sci-fi, romance, and contemporary fiction, and has something for just about everyone. The characters are (mostly) likable, but also feel very real (even the alien narrator!). And there's a dog who you'll instantly fall in love with. 

Overall, 4.75 for the slightly rushed ending, but phenomenal otherwise. A decent length read that makes you think about life and love, and what it means to be human.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Murder, Infidelity, and Death

Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual content, Grief, Bullying, Violence, and Alcohol

Minor: Stalking

whirl's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-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

4.0

This book has a bit of everything: funny and lighthearted, but also sad and emotional. I think the way you read it might depend a bit on your own state of mind at the time

Very enjoyable

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt

Moderate: Murder, Violence, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Death of parent, Death, Bullying, and Alcohol

Minor: Forced institutionalization

willyzita's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Infidelity, Murder, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Forced institutionalization