Reviews tagging 'Self harm'

A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult

3 reviews

brookey8888's review

dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious tense 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

4.5

I really enjoyed this! It did start off slow, but I got into it when I started to learn and care about the characters. I really liked the topics did and how they were discussed. I learned a lot. I do wish that this was told a different way. I wish it was from start to Finish not kind of the finish to the start and then the end. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Gore, Terminal illness, Blood, Cancer, Cursing, Sexism, Self harm, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Mass/school shootings, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Murder, Pregnancy, Racism, Rape, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Abortion, Death, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Miscarriage, Religious bigotry, Violence, Physical abuse, and Vomit

haz19's review

emotional informative reflective slow-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Gun violence, Violence, Death, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Minor: Pregnancy, Self harm, Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, Cancer, Child death, Incest, and Sexual harassment

madeleineg619's review

challenging tense medium-paced

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

3.0

There a few iffy lines and unnecessary bits of plot, but overall a well-constructed and thought out story. Not an easy read, make sure to practice self care when reading this book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Religious bigotry, Abortion, and Blood

Moderate: Self harm and Suicide

Minor: Cancer