Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Looking for Alaska by John Green

174 reviews

swiftiesophie's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

i hate miles

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, and Alcohol

nicole_theythem's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

2.0

This book was kind of slow and I found it a bit boring. The only reason I kept reading in the first half was to figure out what the before and after were referencing to. Once I found that out, I kept reading just to see what else was/ or could happen after the event. There was derogatory words in the first half of the book that made me consider DNF ing it. The r word was used and there was fun poked at a deaf blind school. Overall, I don't think this book lives up to the hype at all.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Suicide

hufflepuff96's review against another edition

reflective sad slow-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? No

2.5

It's just fine. Not my cup of tea.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief and Death

Minor: Death of parent, Sexual content, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

bookmorderin's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Death, and Death of parent

goodin10tions's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Drug use

Moderate: Car accident, Vomit, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Bullying

booooookkkksss's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring sad medium-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Suicide, Child death, Suicide attempt, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, and Cursing

avidreader24's review against another edition

emotional 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? N/A

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol

Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Car accident

stephliljazz's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

John Green has the saddest imagination of any author I have read. I went into this book knowing something gravely sad happens because that's how the author writes. However, the character build up outside the plot was a lot and I found myself thinking at some points if parts actually had any relevanxe to the plot or outcome. I still really enjoyed it. My favorite thing about this whole book is Miles paper at the end. I feel like if you are grieving his words will help you think deeply about life and loss. I think even if you do not want to read this whole book reading that paper would make you love it anyway. I also have to say Wil Wheaton narrates this book perfectly. He successfully gave voices to each individual character and added emotions to their words in a very meaningful way. His voice was soothing and steady. I would definitely recommend this audiobook. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Grief, Death, Alcohol, Child death, and Car accident

Moderate: Suicide, Bullying, and Death of parent

Minor: Death of parent, Blood, Sexual content, and Vomit

ashleysmith9's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit and Alcohol

Moderate: Death of parent and Suicide

jesse_jellyfish's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• 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: Suicide, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Car accident, Death, and Grief

Moderate: Sexism, Misogyny, Child death, and Death of parent