Reviews tagging 'Child death'

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

368 reviews

kal_self's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death

julieb3a's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.75

Not the mystery I was hoping for. More of a cute story of friendship and family. Would have loved more from the octopus, the most interesting character in my opinion. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death

Minor: Animal death

eagerreader2022's review against another edition

challenging inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

This was a fantastic debut novel! A wonderful work of fiction with a fresh perspective and intriguing story from cover to cover. I wish I could read this again as a brand new reader!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death

teetasse's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Cancer, Child death, Suicide attempt, Drug abuse, and Grief

marippe's review against another edition

3.75

“Humans. For the most part, you are dull and blundering. But occasionally, you can be remarkably bright creatures.”

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Death, Child death, and Grief

ang44's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful sad slow-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

4.75

When it comes to slower-paced books that really take some time for events to happen / have a bigger focus on the word choice and emotional expression, these often have me literally begging for something to happen in the plot - the difference in this story for me was that every single word and sentence added beautiful layers of meaning to the characters, their emotions, and the ways that their lives intertwined. The author does a remarkable job and showing you just how much all of the characters mean to each other. I found this very beautiful and also very sad at times, and I think this book represented life at its most beautiful for me.
I did read the hard copy version (vs audio) and found the octopus perspective a bit silly at first, but i'm really glad I stuck it out, as it really was a miraculous way to turn a story prompt into a novel. I care about all of these characters and I really wished the best for all of them, and I loved the ending of this as well. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death and Abandonment

Minor: Terminal illness

mattiekc's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This book is so good. Easily one of the best books I’ve read. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death

Minor: Suicide attempt

risemini's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

• 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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Grief, Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, and Death

m_maria's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

The book's action unfolds slowly but leads to quite unexpected events. I loved octopus'es diary entries as a part of the narration.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Abandonment, and Grief

Minor: Pregnancy, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Cancer, and Death

megan_mac_'s review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death

Minor: Cancer, Drug abuse, and Pregnancy