Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Looking for Alaska by John Green

1 review

imlaurenshelton's review against another edition

3.5

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

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This book was okay, the plot reminds me of Paper Towns but with more angst and Alaska is a reflection of Peyton from OTH. The book is well written (duh it’s John Green) and can be enjoyable but the teen angst is nearly unbearable, combined with the vulgarity of these teenagers words and actions.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Toxic relationship, Grief, Alcohol

Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Suicide attempt

Minor: Body shaming