Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth

83 reviews

seawarrior's review against another edition

4.0

This book was definitely not what I expected, although that's a relief. A majority of the book takes place before the incident that results in Cameron being sent away to a conversion therapy retreat. The descriptions were almost too detailed for me at first, though I eventually accepted that each pleasurable moment and relationship in life that Cameron described was an important protective factor that kept her from losing herself entirely in an environment designed to force her to. While her experience in conversion therapy is sometimes horrific, Cameron mostly feels a creeping emptiness from being told that everything about her self-expression is somehow wrong and misguided. This was a more nuanced depiction of conversion therapy than what I expected to read. Danforth rarely sensationalizes Cameron's experience, and instead focuses on how homophobia and transphobia can be difficult to fight because the ideas that established them are so ingrained in society that they are not only the territory of religious fanatics, but highly respected psychologists and gender theorists. This is something that every person subjected to these hatreds has likely experienced, yet can be difficult and disillusioning to notice and describe. Despite its difficult subject matter, I felt that the book was rewarding to read. Cameron is a rich character with a unique voice and a wisdom that grows over the course of the novel. I would recommend it to everyone who feels they're able to read it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Self harm, Sexism, Transphobia, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Lesbophobia

sinsbly's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective slow-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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Forced institutionalization, Lesbophobia, and Outing

Moderate: Self harm and Death of parent

dreamer01's review against another edition

funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Drug use, Homophobia, Self harm, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, and Outing

Moderate: Medical content, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Fatphobia, and Classism

tedvb's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? No

5.0

One of my favourite books. Everytime I read it, it feels like coming home. It’s moving and sad and comforting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent

Moderate: Car accident and Alcohol

Minor: Sexual content

tindin's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Lesbophobia, and Outing

Moderate: Drug use, Homophobia, Blood, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

keelin's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Self harm, Transphobia, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent

Minor: Drug abuse and Sexual assault

tajarvis's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Self harm, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent

Minor: Transphobia

8going80's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad slow-paced

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

3.0

A pretty good book covering some difficult topics but it tended to drag a bit. Felt like someone’s diary at times, the extra detail (whilst adding depth to the characters and story) was unnecessary for the general plot line - it only really gets to “the point” over half way through

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia

Moderate: Religious bigotry and Death of parent

Minor: Transphobia

vkelly's review against another edition

I couldn’t handle when it was determined Cam must be sent to a conversion camp that she paid for

because being gay was considered religiously wrong. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Alcohol

take care reading if you are lgbtq+ or have strong support for those who are and are strongly religious.

rebyreadsandwrites's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Self harm, Sexual content, Transphobia, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Outing, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Ableism, Cancer, Child abuse, Racial slurs, and Car accident