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katbecker96's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Abandonment, Drug abuse, and Suicide
soyb3an's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Abandonment, Abortion, Pregnancy, Grief, Death, Suicide, Drug abuse, Addiction, Animal death, Cancer, and Death of parent
idk_indigo'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
It got quite a bit slow towards the middle, but the ending with Marcellus was so touching! I cried, it was very sweet and I have a newfound love of octopi (cue me looking up fun octopus facts? We'll see :D). There were quite a few laugh-out-loud moments for me also, and we all know that I'm such a sucker for grumpy old widow/er meets found family and becomes optimistic that life can and will be good again... throw in a marine animal and sorry babes but I'm sold!!
Also, I just finished Ugly Betty & I was like... Marc St James, is that you?? Michael Urie was so perfect for Marcellus :)
Minor: Animal death, Addiction, Abandonment, Death, and Suicide
miyothecat'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: Death, Grief, and Child death
Moderate: Suicide, Drug use, and Drug abuse
lorenmarie7'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: Suicide, Grief, Addiction, Animal death, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Abandonment, and Drug use
sam_gartley91'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
4.25
Moderate: Death and Child death
Minor: Suicide and Drug abuse
saurahsaurus'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? It's complicated
4.75
The reflections that I came away with will stay with me for some time. I can already see myself revisiting this beautiful story later in life, as its message is timeless. Respect all life forms, embrace love, and hug your loved ones tight while you can.
Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Grief, Death, and Cursing
Moderate: Alcohol, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Chronic illness, Suicide, Animal death, Pregnancy, Drug abuse, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Dementia
jules3795's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Suicide and Suicide attempt
imstephtacular's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Drug use, Cancer, Addiction, Grief, and Pregnancy
Minor: Abortion, Animal death, Cursing, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Death, Medical content, Suicide, Classism, and Injury/Injury detail
clotalksbooks'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? No
5.0
The older characters especially were terrific. But all the characters were so fully realised and relatable. There was an understanding that not everyone is perfect, and we all make decisions that we think are for the best at the time. It's ok to change your mind though! Mistakes are part of nature.
Just a very good book, and the audiobook worked well - I looked forward to listening. There are sad bits, but I was also laughing quite a lot. Would recommend.
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Suicide
Minor: Drug abuse