Reviews tagging 'Eating disorder'

His & Hers by Alice Feeney

38 reviews

matildaloughtman's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

The ending was dark and twisty right until the last page. I like that some characters turned out to be more than they first seem. 

But I found that up until about half way through the book I wasn’t gripped. I think “tension” was added at bits it shouldn’t have in the first half; we are just getting to know the characters. But after this point i found myself invested and wondering… who killed them? 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Sexual assault and Suicide

Minor: Child death, Toxic friendship, and Eating disorder

laurax06's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Alcohol

Moderate: Blood and Murder

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Dementia, Toxic friendship, Cancer, Child death, and Drug use

nessreadsalot's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

When a woman is murdered in the sleepy village of Blackdown, newsreader Anna Andrews is on the case. Detective Jack Harper is suspicious that she may be involved and then becomes a suspect himself! We hear the story from his side and her side but who is telling the truth? 

This was a brilliant murder mystery that had me guessing and suspicious of everyone til the very end. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, Addiction, Car accident, Dementia, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Cancer, Drug use, Child death, Eating disorder, Murder, Stalking, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Toxic friendship

detailed description of grooming and sexual assault on young teens may be upsetting

jneverland's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Toxic friendship, Body horror, Murder, Stalking, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, Child death, Violence, Animal cruelty, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Sexual violence, Cancer, Death, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Grief, Suicide attempt, Blood, Terminal illness, Gore, and Rape

screechie's review against another edition

dark sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Listened to the audiobook on the 1.5 speed setting in 2 chunks. The main plot “twist” wasn’t a surprise at all but there are a few smaller turns that were and a couple of moments that do make you doubt your pattern recognition. Engrossing for an afternoon or two but I am glad I sped it up. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Death, Dementia, Rape, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Blood, Child abuse, Alcoholism, Bullying, Murder, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, and Suicide attempt

ana_pmr_silva's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

Uma história á qual do inicio ao fim o leitor se cola, até descobrir que o assassino é a ultima opção que passou pela cabeça dele

uma velinha que supostamente sofre de demência

!! Este plot é de génio!! Pelo meio do percurso preparem-se para odiar personagens...

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Death, Body shaming, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic friendship

chantale's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Toxic friendship, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, and Alcohol

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Sexual content, Bullying, Infidelity, and Sexual assault

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Body shaming, Sexual violence, Child death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, and Terminal illness

kristelleg's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Alcoholism, Blood, Dementia, Murder, Animal cruelty, Gore, Sexual assault, Bullying, Death, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Sexual violence

louandlife's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I picked this book up because of Tik Tok. I'm currently able to read books and I want to keep this momentum up, so I've mainly been reading thrillers and mysteries to keep me engaged. I think this book will always have a special place in my heart because I started in whilst I was on holiday in the UK and then I finished it in Korea.

I liked the experience of reading this book. This book is heavily plot based. The story alternates chapters from Anna, Jack, and the killer. It keeps you on your toes, and I do think there is at least one plot twist that will make you surprised.

I would recommend this book if you like thrillers/mysteries. The characters aren't likable but it is a quick read because you want to know what happens next.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Death, Rape, Dementia, and Murder

Moderate: Child death and Infidelity

Minor: Drug use, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Animal cruelty, Blood, Eating disorder, Toxic friendship, Cancer, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Terminal illness, and Suicide attempt

tuxedocat's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

A slow start but wow it was worth it. I didn't see it coming, each chapter spun my whole thought process and I was hooked. 
I really enjoyed how it was written from multiple points of view and how they sometimes overlapped. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Physical abuse, Stalking, Terminal illness, Death, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Animal cruelty, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Child death, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Rape, Suicide, and Body shaming