Reviews tagging 'Self harm'

Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez

3 reviews

ashwaar's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.0

It took me months to finish reading this book! When I began it was very strong and I loved the sharpness of the writing but near the end, I thought it was floundering around. It became a bit over-the-top and dramatic for me but I do think that overall it’s a really strong character story on family, community, trauma, and gentrification.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, War, Colonisation, Death of parent, Self harm, Classism, Cursing, Abandonment, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Sexual assault, and Sexual content

Moderate: Addiction, Homophobia, and Racism

Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic

bandysbooks's review

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad tense 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? Yes

4.25

This is a story that reflects on a family,  politics, and culture. Olga is struggling with relationships, abandonment issues, and figuring out her direction in life. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Addiction, Grief, Outing, Racism, Self harm, Sexual assault, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Homophobia, and Toxic relationship

amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Colonisation, Grief, Homophobia, Outing, Rape, Self harm, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Drug abuse and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Abortion and Infertility