Reviews tagging 'Gun violence'

Folk med ångest by Fredrik Backman

153 reviews

cfreeman129's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective 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

5.0

I loved this book! I laughed, I cried, I empathized with all the flawed characters. The omniscient narration was perfect. The twists in the story were unexpected, and I loved the ending.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Pregnancy, Suicide, and Kidnapping

Minor: Gun violence

katekatiekait's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence and Suicide

Minor: Domestic abuse and Alcoholism

aggielexi's review against another edition

emotional reflective

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

4.5

I am so impressed by these characters. They are flawed, they are interesting, they seem well flushed out. It's goofy and sad at the same time because it's dealing with serious topics 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Gun violence, and Suicidal thoughts

mmciver's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Suicide

Minor: Gun violence

hjb_128's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Gun violence, Infidelity, Death of parent, Death, and Dementia

Minor: Alcoholism

nicolaparty's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death of parent, Grief, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Gun violence

Moderate: Alcohol

shay3's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Mental illness, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Pregnancy

caroline_norrish's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Gun violence, Grief, Drug abuse, Alcohol, and Addiction

kromany's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

Moderate: Grief and Confinement

Minor: Gun violence and Pregnancy

mrsjburgin's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Cancer, and Suicide