Reviews tagging 'Body shaming'

In Limbo by Deb JJ Lee

13 reviews

eradikated's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Racism, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Suicide attempt and Body shaming

jackie_marion's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Dysphoria, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Racial slurs, and Grief

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Self harm

Minor: Infidelity

questingnotcoasting's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

I thought this was such a beautiful read, mostly because I really loved the illustrations. I loved the way using one colour highlighted the textures and the blue theme matched the melancholy tone of the story perfectly - it's slow paced and it's a very personal coming of age narrative, dealing with some heavy themes. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Violence, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Bullying, and Racism

Moderate: Body shaming

sissizc's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, and Bullying

Minor: Infidelity and Body shaming

lana_duca's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cultural appropriation, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, and Racism

growing_haru's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Mental illness

Minor: Body shaming and Racial slurs

libriinks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring sad fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Mental illness, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

poemsandponds's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

3.5

This book did its job well. Too well, actually. I left it feeling that same heaviness that pervades the entire book, basically feeling depressed. I knew this book was about mental health and the cultural reckoning that happens growing up an immigrant in America,  but I guess I wasn't expecting it to be so graphic in certain ways. Honestly, I think this book is slightly mis-represented in the synopsis and marketing. First of all, it's marketed as a YA book, but it felt a lot more adult in terms of tone and content. Kids should definitely be allowed to read it, since a kid who's struggling with the same mental health and home life issues could see that they're not alone. But I strongly feel that on the whole, this isn't a YA book. Also, the synopsis makes it sound a lot more hopeful and lighthearted than it actually is?? There aren't many moments of levity to break through the gloom, so this book in reality is pretty dark.  The author does such a good job of setting that mood, which covers every part of their life in a blue grey cloud. I wouldn't say that I liked it. But I actually don't think it's a book you're supposed to enjoy. I felt a sense of detachment from the story since the author themselves was so detached from their life and emotions due to trauma. Because of that it's not a story that could ever be a favorite for me or that I'd ever want to read again, even though graphic memoir is my thing. All in all, it is a well done book, but it isn't for everyone. If you get triggered by reading about graphic depictions of suicide attempts, depression, self harm, and child abuse, this isn't for you. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Racism and Bullying

Minor: Body shaming

robinks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

5.0

This is such a moving memoir about family, mental health, and evolving friendships. The illustrations and color palette are also beautiful, with a combination of comic and realistic art.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Bullying, Infidelity, Mental illness, Self harm, and Body shaming

ness's review

challenging emotional sad tense medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse