Reviews tagging 'Grief'

The Last 8 by Laura Pohl

4 reviews

kassidyreads's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-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? It's complicated

2.5


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rxanne5's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

I have trouble forming opinions, I dont always know what to think of something, such as I don't always see things as predictable as others see something predictable. I just don't pick up on it.

I originally wanted to read this book because I heard there was an aromantic character, and I wanted the representation. I have to say it is definitely there, but it doesn't feel 'pushed'. It is also not a huge plot point or something that feels like the MC has to be ashamed of (according to other characters). I liked that a lot.

Plus points for there being a dog.
Now, it has been a whole since I read it, but I have my journal page in front of me. I think there were some pretty funny moments despite there being a lot of downs. I remember the chapters being quite short, actually. 

This book really gave me a connection to the characters. The plot twist didn't feel out of place, but the ending where they fight the big bad did a little. It didn't feel exactly rushed, just. A bit fever dream-ish. This book has some pretty good quotes too, those being the funny moments as well. 

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vaniavela's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging 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? No

4.0


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foreverinastory's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional 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

4.5

 4.5/5

Rep: Aromantic bisexual latine/x female MC, gay Black British male side character, lesbian Asian female side character, Apache female side character, sapphic female side character (possibly Indian, will report back).

CWs: Alcohol consumption, colonisation (by aliens), death/death of family, genocide, gun violence, grief, mental illness (depression), suicidal thought, suicide attempt, violence, war.
 

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