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gungopeas's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide
Minor: Child death and Suicide attempt
saintlybernard's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The Day I Fell off my Island is a beautifully written book. I found it to be fast paced & it really draws you in once you get to chapter 3/4. In part one it might seem like some of the harder themes are glossed over but this does fit with Erna being younger. As you move through the book and she gets older they're looked at in more depth, as we tend to in real life. The characters are vivid and 3 dimensional.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Abandonment
browningwithabook's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Death of parent