Reviews tagging 'Vomit'

A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

20 reviews

shadereads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, and Grief

Minor: Death of parent, Vomit, and Medical content

readingqueerly's review against another edition

emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad fast-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

5.0

First of all, ouch my heart. Secondly, this was really incredible. The storytelling mixed with the illustrations which had a particular style really brought this graphic novel to life completely.
The author did an amazing job at portraying all of these characters, especially Conor, and making you understand exactly what they are feeling, and why they act the way they do.
In addition, there are many lessons and messages to be taken from this book, but it never felt forced. It's merely presenting the idea that we shouldn't take things at face value or fill in gaps with the most obvious solution. 
I absolutely loved this and I cannot believe it was on my shelf for this long. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Grief, Death of parent, Terminal illness, and Medical content

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Death, Murder, Religious bigotry, Vomit, and Child death

jrobincox's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, Terminal illness, and Grief

Moderate: Violence and Bullying

Minor: Vomit

garynoplastie's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Bullying

Moderate: Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Grief, and Vomit

Minor: Blood and Panic attacks/disorders

morganperks's review

dark emotional sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

I need a moment 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Cancer, Grief, Medical content, and Bullying

Minor: Vomit

gromithorror's review

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

i would have no doubt in saying this is one of my favourite books ever, despite it being nowhere near my usual comfort zone with books it managed to have me completely immersed as i read through the book. honestly i'd give anything to get the chance to read it again for the first time.
extremely emotional, heart-warming and moving.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, Terminal illness, and Grief

Moderate: Vomit

angelicathebookworm's review

emotional sad fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Medical content, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Abandonment, Blood, Violence, and Vomit

rayne_1906's review

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad 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

5.0

1 hour 21 minutes - This book is extremely emotional, and almost made me cry at least once. It is a wonderfully well written metaphor for coping with loss and grief, even before it happens. The stories the monster tells are thought-provoking, and the final scenes are absolutely heart-wrenching. An amazing read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death, Death of parent, and Grief

Moderate: Blood, Bullying, Violence, and Vomit

Minor: Abandonment and Drug use

eloiseisreading's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Cancer, Grief, Medical content, Mental illness, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Vomit

Minor: Child death, Death, Murder, and Violence

book_lover's review

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Death of parent

Minor: Vomit