Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

Ab(solutely) Normal: Short Stories That Smash Mental Health Stereotypes by Sonia Patel, Anna Drury, Karen Jialu Bao, Rocky Callen, Val Howlett, Mercedes Acosta, Nikki Grimes, Alechia Dow, Ebony Stewart, Patrick Downes, Jonathan Lenore Kastin, Francisco X. Stork, Nora Shalaway Carpenter, Isabel Quintero, James Bird, Marcella Pixley

1 review

cocoanut7's review

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

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

5.0

This has some heavy content and a lot of swearing, but I was really moved by all the stories. I liked the variety and the fact that an anthology can show how mental health is complex and multifaceted. I’m a fan. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness

Moderate: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Sexual assault, Addiction, Death, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Bullying, and Grief