Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

Half World by Hiromi Goto

1 review

paigieodo's review

dark emotional funny inspiring medium-paced

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

3.5

A gorgeous, emotional, horrific, YA fantasy/horror. Incredibly creative. Colourful storytelling. Complex themes of liminality and love: rebirth and retrying; poverty and purgatory. Gruesome, heartwarming, charming, queer, exciting. The protagonist, 14 year old Melanie is at once petulant, stubborn, crafty, determined, terrified, brave, and motivated by her love.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Grief, Body horror, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Alcoholism, Blood, Bullying, Death of parent, and Addiction

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Ableism, Body shaming, Chronic illness, Fatphobia, Pregnancy, and Self harm