Reviews tagging 'Self harm'

Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson

113 reviews

rosie_valadez's review against another edition

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2.0

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andreamhi's review

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dark emotional 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

4.5

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zoebutler's review

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dark emotional sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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mymeloxie's review

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challenging dark inspiring mysterious sad slow-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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kyliewhip09's review

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challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Incredible book. Main character really shows what having an eating disorder is like.
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socalledsookie's review

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challenging dark emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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bella613's review against another edition

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challenging emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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franilou89's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-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

4.25


At first, I thought it'd end up being a dnf, but I'm glad I stuck with it. It's deep, brutal, disturbing and an utterly powerful piece of writing.

It really tugged on my emotions, and I felt like I could relate to some of the experiences Lia had growing up. It highlights the struggles many young girls go through, and how easily things can get out of control. 

It's definitely something I would recommend reading, but be sure to approach with an open mind. 
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naomiwinograd's review

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challenging dark emotional informative sad tense fast-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

5.0

This was deep and emotionally draining. It was a reread for me this year but i understood the topics even more. Surprisingly, the reread hit just as hard as when I read it the first time, which is a first for me. I loved even though it was hard at times. I absolutely recommend, unless it’s triggering for you. keep in mind as you read. 
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dangerina's review

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dark emotional sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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