Reviews tagging 'War'

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

332 reviews

abby_can_read's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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I had a good time reading this. I can understand why this book is popular. I liked the relationship between Addie and Henry, and how it contrasted with Addie and Luc. While I liked ascents of Addie and Luc's relationship, it wasn't my favorite. As a character, I liked Addie and I thought she was well-written. 

One thing that kinda annoyed me with this book was how Euro-centric it was. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Mental illness and Sexual content

Minor: War, Death of parent, and Drug use

v_hankins's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective 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? Yes

4.0

This was my second time reading the book because as much as I liked it I couldn’t remember the end! A fascinating take on immortality but definitely gets dark  at times. Also, Addie’s story gets a bit long-winded at times so the book has parts that are a much slower read than the end. All in all an enjoyable read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Death, Violence, and Sexual content

Minor: War and Blood

soyabeanos's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious sad 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: Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Colonisation, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death, Violence, Emotional abuse, and War

menagerie_of's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, and Toxic relationship

Minor: War and Death of parent

_marycappiello3's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, War, Death, and Grief

imogenoakes's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Addiction, Drug use, War, Death, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Grief, and Sexual content

maladaptivedaydreams's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and War

campirebat's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, War, and Drug use

saintsunflower's review against another edition

adventurous dark sad slow-paced

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

4.75

You need to get past the first 80 pages before it really gets good.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Death of parent

Moderate: Physical abuse, War, and Sexual violence

kcrockford's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense fast-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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship

Minor: War