Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Perfectly Ordinary People by Nick Alexander, Nick Alexander

4 reviews

alex_767's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

This book was amazing, would definitely recommend.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Violence, Torture, Rape, Genocide, Antisemitism, Physical abuse, War, Suicide, Racism, Death of parent, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, and Death

annekepaige's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, War, Torture, Genocide, Death, and Antisemitism

Moderate: Homophobia and Rape

Minor: Abandonment

Beautiful, amazing book. The parallel timelines were perfectly executed. However, I bumped it down to a 4.5 as I found the start very slow and I thought there were too many characters to keep track of, personally. This is especially true of Ruth's extended family on her mother's side, and I was often confused about who characters were. However, ultimately a stunning read that I thoroughly enjoyed

irb's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring sad tense fast-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, War, Violence, Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Mental illness, Homophobia, Hate crime, Genocide, Death of parent, Death, and Antisemitism

shortshortreads's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

4.0

A fantastic story focusing on WWII and the difficulties faced by those who were targeted for their sexual orientation. The layout of the story focuses on Ruth who has uncovered some interviews and soon begins to uncover a lot of truths. Its set between two time periods where we go between Ruth and her life and Genevieve and Pierre.

I became attached to the characters and had to keep reading! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Violence, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Death, Antisemitism, Homophobia, Hate crime, Genocide, Excrement, Death of parent, and Blood