Reviews tagging 'Self harm'

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

93 reviews

redlindsay's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

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

5.0

The last 50 pages send you to hell and back again emotionally but in such a clever, satisfying puzzle piecing way that you enjoy the trip. 
Overall, excruciatingly enjoyable (literally) and clever use of stereotypical American cliches to create a solid backbone for a brilliant novel. 
Also, pyrophobia warning. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, and Death

Moderate: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, and Child death

Minor: Self harm

Shows how old traditional stereotypical white families rule on patriarchy and as a result, deal with racism.

korinnagarcia's review against another edition

mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

1.0

I spent most of my time hating this book. From the beginning I kept thinking how overprivileged and whiny these people were. I couldn't help but thinking "is this book called We Were Liars because people lie about how good it is?!" There's a specific part where I really considered not finishing it(TW: animal death) but I continued reading.
The twist at the end truly SHOCKED me. I wasn't expecting it AT ALL! In my opinion, the twist alone makes this book worth reading. But this book is 3 stars, at best.

*EDIT - I'm back a year later because I randomly think about this book and I have trauma from it now. I keep thinking about the dogs!! I hate this book! It's a 1 star book now.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Child death, Self harm, Animal cruelty, and Animal death

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Racism, Mental illness, Chronic illness, Grief, and Medical trauma

nicoleanaisx's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

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

3.0

Found it hard to empathise and relate to any of the characters. It was only in the last part that the story came together and I could piece things together, which is why it upped a star, but I usually like being captivated all the way through and this didn’t do it for me. Glad I read it though.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Addiction, Self harm, and Grief

Minor: Drug abuse, Mental illness, Animal death, Child death, Alcohol, Blood, Chronic illness, Dementia, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Suicidal thoughts

farren_doubell's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

oh it's so sad

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Racism

Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child death, Gaslighting, and Self harm

Minor: Drug abuse, Dementia, and Religious bigotry

j4smin3's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad medium-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? No

4.75

i want to rip my eyeballs out 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm

agnes_reads's review against another edition

Because the book was very confusing to understand and the characters were annoying. And nothing made sense I had to read a page like 5 times to understand anything.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Gaslighting, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship

katherineroseamber's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

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

0.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcohol, Animal death, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Grief, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

axlaluto's review against another edition

dark emotional lighthearted mysterious sad medium-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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm and Death

tetetaeskz's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Self harm

lenimni's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad fast-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm and Alcoholism