Reviews tagging 'Grief'

What I'd Rather Not Think About by Jente Posthuma

3 reviews

my_a's review

dark emotional funny reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

Not what I was expecting- in form or focus. The vignette style was unique and I really enjoyed it, short and sharp, this kept my focus and gave the story a more fluid and emerging narrative. 

I feel like the focus of the book is slightly mis-sold by the blurb and quotes etc.  It's less about the sister coping post-loss, most of the book is about their lives growing up, then his final few months and only the final section of the book is the years after. 

But still, I enjoyed it. The prose was direct but precise and layered in places. The final sentences got me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Death, Suicide attempt, Grief, and Suicide

Moderate: Sexual assault

readwithchar's review

dark reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• 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: Death of parent, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Grief, and Genocide

lady_bountiful's review

challenging dark sad tense 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Abandonment, Bullying, Death, Dysphoria, Suicide, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship