Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

Gente normal by Sally Rooney

4 reviews

moonbeamdmercutio's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad 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

Exploration into "Normal People" by Sally Rooney in the format of the beloved Hulu original series. Gorgeous writing and a must-read for fans of the book or show. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Cursing, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Grief, Classism, Death, Misogyny, Suicide, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, and Body shaming

Minor: Sexism and Adult/minor relationship

metelfordwrites's review against another edition

challenging 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Death, Violence, Sexual content, and Bullying

Minor: Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Abandonment

slimeprogengy's review against another edition

emotional 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

5.0

This book can be a pain in the ass sometimes, but it’s realistic in its depiction of mental health struggles and the complexities of love

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship

thoroughlyenjoyedbooks's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship