Difference between revisions of "Solitaire by Alice Oseman"
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| − | + | SOLITAIRE is a story about mental illness told through an unreliable narrator. The presentation of mental illness in this story is sensationalised, underexplained, and may be harmful to readers who have experienced mental illness. Please read safely and responsibly. | |
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| + | Please also note that SOLITAIRE is a much darker, more graphic, more serious book than the HEARTSTOPPER series, and may not be suitable for all readers who have enjoyed HEARTSTOPPER. | ||
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| + | As of August 2020, Alice is currently in the process of making editorial changes to SOLITAIRE. | ||
| + | *References to suicide and suicide attempts | ||
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*Self-harm | *Self-harm | ||
*Depression | *Depression | ||
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| − | *Brief incidents of homophobia</blockquote> | + | *Obsessive-compulsive behaviours |
| + | *Narrator has implied undiagnosed depression | ||
| + | *Brief incidents of homophobia | ||
| + | *Unchallenged misogyny and ableism | ||
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Revision as of 17:50, 4 July 2021
- This article is about the book. For the series, see Solitaire by Alice Oseman (series).
| Author(s) | Alice Oseman |
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| Published | July 31, 2014 |
| Publisher | Harper Collins Children's Books UK |
| Genre(s) | Contemporary |
| Age group | Young Adult |
Solitaire by Alice Oseman is a young adult contemporary novel, originally published on July 31, 2014. It is the first book in the Solitaire series.
Contents
Trigger Warnings
Author-Provided Warnings
The content warning given on the author's website:
SOLITAIRE is a story about mental illness told through an unreliable narrator. The presentation of mental illness in this story is sensationalised, underexplained, and may be harmful to readers who have experienced mental illness. Please read safely and responsibly.
Please also note that SOLITAIRE is a much darker, more graphic, more serious book than the HEARTSTOPPER series, and may not be suitable for all readers who have enjoyed HEARTSTOPPER.
As of August 2020, Alice is currently in the process of making editorial changes to SOLITAIRE.
- References to suicide and suicide attempts
- Suicidal ideation
- Self-harm
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive behaviours
- Narrator has implied undiagnosed depression
- Brief incidents of homophobia
- Unchallenged misogyny and ableism
Additional Trigger Warnings
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Representation
An asterisk (*) indicates that the author openly identifies with that identity.
- Gay side character
- Bisexual side character
