Reviews tagging 'Animal death'

Là où les arbres rencontrent les étoiles by Glendy Vanderah

55 reviews

lowfatkat's review against another edition

1.0

Umm really confused why this book had 4+ stars. Despite how unrealistic and how fast lifelong trauma was solved and how unrealistic the plot was and so many other things I can’t say without spoiling the book was just boring. Lots of reviews talked about how heartwarming and everything it was and I don’t feel that way because of some small spoilers ahead

Small spoilers:
-during the story Jo forced Gabe into situations that he was clearly uncomfortable with and completely overstepped his boundaries.

-this child needs lots of therapy and they need lots of parenting classes for troubled kids and the way it was handled just wasn’t enough. 

-the dog dies. 


This is one of the worst books I’ve read in a long time. If I didn’t listen to it free on KU audio I would’ve DNFd but I didn’t have anything else downloaded.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death

joy_m_h's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Cursing, and Death of parent

goldensisyphus's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Drug use, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, and Death of parent

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Grief

Minor: Pedophilia

kaser15's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Cancer, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

shavanners's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense 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? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death and Cancer

allisoff114's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer

Moderate: Gun violence and Sexual assault

Minor: Animal death

tfischbach's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense 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

4.0

I've had this book on my kindle for years. It seemed right up my alley, but I had never sat down to read it. Then I picked it up this month and it was the perfect time. There's a bit of mystery, a bit of relationship building, and a whole lot of being outside. I was once a biological technician doing this kind of work, so it was fun to see that on the page, too. There were some plot points that were a little odd, like the relationships with the university students and faculy. It wasn't bad, but I'm not sure it was needed.

Questions I would like to talk to someone about are:
1. The author treats one of the characters mental illness in a way that makes it appear relatively easy to overcome. Do you think that is realistic?
2. What would you do if you were in the same situation with a small child claiming to be an alien and who obviously is afraid to go home?

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Cancer, and Child abuse

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Gun violence, Mental illness, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

There are a lot of bad things that come up later in the book, but you know it's coming. That's the mystery. Why is this girl here?

The story is not sci fi.

kmaffett's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Rape, Terminal illness, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Mental illness

sandysmith's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad fast-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

3.75

I'm gradually adding books I've read in 2021 to give a true reflection of the books I've read since keeping records.  This was the first book I read in 2021, and is what kick started my reading journey having put reading on the back burner whilst bringing up the children, previously being an avid reader.  I enjoyed this book. Joanna Teale is recovering from breast cancer and she retreats to graduate researching in a cabin in the woods.  A mysterious child called Ursa shows up and she reluctantly let's her stay. She does call the police but she rubs away, returning when the police leave. A neighbour assists with the 3 of them forming a bond. A really lovely book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Animal death, Cancer, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Death of parent

exrthalex's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful 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

I thoroughly enjoyed this book- the characters were easy to love and I was totally immersed in the plot. While I love the ending, I do feel there were some unanswered questions regarding main points of the plot. Otherwise, it would be an easy 5 star rating! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Gun violence, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Animal death, Drug abuse, Rape, and Death of parent