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Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Our Endless Numbered Days in Books

Jul 24, 2017

Our Endless Numbered Days

Claire Fuller | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry

7.5

(4 Ratings)

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A demented tragic inversion of The Road

When I first started reading this, I was expecting an apocalyptic type novel - which in some ways it was for the main character Peggy.

Her father, who should have protected her, took the young child down an extremely dark path in this novel concluding with the ultimate horror in its final climax.

If I mention the themes it will probably end up spoiling the story but it is not a traditional Armageddon plot.

A trigger warning is required with this tragic, terrible story so read with an open mind.

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lilheartgirl (6 KP) rated The Glass Castle in Books

Jul 6, 2018

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The memoir itself it is written well. I love how each person is introduced and how Jeanette wrote her family. I really love Jeanette and her older sister. It is rough with so many things happening to the family. It is an emotional ride too as you read through the memoir.

For me I wish there was a warning in the beginning and in front of the chapter or event to anyone who ever was abused that it could possibly trigger them. I know it is not a big part in the memoir but it wouñd help many.

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Boys Don’t Cry

Fíona Scarlett

10.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

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'I can't remember ever reading anything so moving . . . It's so beautiful.' MARIAN KEYES They say...

Ireland Trigger warning: Childhood cancer

jmercado (1 KP) rated Dreamland in Books

Jan 15, 2018

Dreamland

Sarah Dessen | 2000 | Fiction & Poetry

6.6

(7 Ratings)

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3.75/ 5 Warning! Trigger book!.

I DNF'd this book and no not because it was at all bad. It hit many spots that were still sensitive to me and it was just the intensity of it that made me put it down. The only reason this didn't get a full four stars was because i didn't feel as thought the main characters had much of a beginning at all, He had barley said anything to her and then they were making out. I kind of wished they went a little more into the relationship as a whole, not only explained bits and pieces through thought. But still a very intense book.

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Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Tale of a Tooth in Books

Apr 1, 2018

Tale of a Tooth

Allie Rogers | 2018 | LGBTQ+

7.0

(1 Ratings)

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This book was a little difficult to read for a few reasons. It should come with a trigger warning since it deals with domestic abuse in a realistic manner. That said it was still a well written book. One of the things that made it hard to read was a that the voice of the story is 4 yr old Danny. Everything is told from his point of view and in the way his brain sees it. To me it also seemed Danny was on the autism spectrum so that added a different twist. It is a hard hitting book but definately worth a read.

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Kyera (8 KP) rated Thirteen Reasons Why: (TV Tie-in) in Books

Jan 31, 2018

I would like to start this with a trigger warning because this book covers some sensitive topics. There is the discussion throughout of rape, depression, suicide, anxiety, bullying and other topics that may be harmful to readers. Although I feel it is beautifully approached, I would definitely approach this book with caution if you feel that it may trigger you. I would never want anyone to go into a book uninformed and be harmed by it.

The story was told through dual perspectives which I think really enhanced the impact that this book had. Clay receives the tapes that Hannah has recorded, detailing the people and events that have led to her decision. What she believes to be the tale and connections that made her fall further and further. We hear each story and the heart-wrenching impact another person’s actions have on Hannah’s psyche, whether they mean the harm or not. Everything affects everything. One seemingly innocent, yet mischievous action, can snowball into a very harmful situation.

As the reader, we experience the story through Clay’s eyes and follow the emotional journey with him. We despair for Hannah as the events take place, grow to care for her and see how the smallest action might create a larger impact. Clay’s emotions mirror our own, frustration, horror, despair, outrage, and acceptance. We take the journey and grow along with him, learn to be better people and hopefully make a change.

I feel that beyond the trigger warning, it is best to go into the story without preconceived notions and allow it to have its full impact. So many people have connected to this book over the years and for good reason. It is a fantastically powerful story and I would recommend it.

As an additional note, the Netflix series based on this book is a very faithful recreation of the story. Some minor details may be changed, like a character’s name or the order of one of the stories – but overall it follows the book fairly closely. Some of the more major changes were done for dramatic effects, like extending the amount of time that Clay listens to the tapes, allowing them to add more story to the present day tale. I reiterate my trigger warning and believe that it is even stronger for the show, but would still recommend both mediums of the tale. I don’t believe there is a particular order that you need to or should read versus watch them in.