Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

About a Boy by Nick Hornby

7 reviews

thetearex's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Vomit, Alcohol, Cursing, Suicide, Bullying, Drug use, Grief, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

feli_2's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts

taylorbworth's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny 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: Suicide attempt

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide

kt01's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Suicide, Cursing, Bullying, and Mental illness

bella_01's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective slow-paced

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

3.25

I found this book odd. There was a lot of crude language which I found surprising especially in the chapters from the perspective of Marcus (a 12 year old). The characters were not likeable at all, but I still felt joy as they made progress in their lives. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Vomit, Alcoholism, Addiction, Alcohol, Drug abuse, and Drug use

zoebill96's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-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: Suicide attempt

Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Drug use, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, and Vomit

kelly_twardziak's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Easy, enjoyable read. Definitely one of Hornby's better outings, where he is able to balance the quirkiness and messiness of real people and still have the characters be likeable. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Bullying