Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

The No-Show by Beth O'Leary

66 reviews

thebankofbooks's review

emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Self harm, Car accident, Death, Dementia, Gaslighting, Grief, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, and Toxic relationship

billyshipton's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship

Minor: Dementia, Alcohol, Miscarriage, Stalking, and Self harm

esme_ella's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse

graceybookster's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced

5.0

🎧 Listened via audiobook 🎧 

This is the second book I’ve read by Beth O’Leary and  WOW WOW WOW! 

What a clever clever story!! It’s funny because as I was listening to this, even though we were being pulled along the story in a certain way, I never quite hated Joseph. I always felt there was a kindness and sincerity about him (possibly due to the talented actors who read this audiobook) and with that niggling feeling, I couldn’t quite understand why such a seemingly nice guy would cheat on 3 women at the same time! Were we being duped along with these ladies or was there more to it? What was his reasoning? Was he trying to decide who to choose or was he just a complete arsehole? I just HAD to find out. The intrigue had me hooked!

WELL….just as you think it’s going to hit the fan, this story transforms and suddenly things make perfect sense! It’s so difficult not to give things away so if any friends see this review, PLEASE READ THIS SO WE CAN TALK ABOUT IT HAHA! 

I really loved this book and it’s probably one of my favourite’s now.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Self harm, Death, and Dementia

Minor: Miscarriage, Stalking, Sexual harassment, and Cancer

kaddictwithapen's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Pregnancy, Grief, Emotional abuse, Death, Stalking, Miscarriage, and Death of parent

bethtrigg's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Emotional abuse, Death, Miscarriage, and Stalking

Moderate: Misogyny, Pregnancy, Dementia, Gaslighting, Grief, and Toxic relationship

sequoia_reader's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Car accident, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Death, Miscarriage, Grief, and Toxic relationship

zaramartin97's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Self harm, Abandonment, Dementia, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic, Car accident, and Death of parent

rad_reads_123's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, and Grief

Minor: Addiction, Alcohol, Miscarriage, Self harm, Death, Death of parent, Car accident, Misogyny, Pandemic/Epidemic, Stalking, Dementia, and Infidelity

dryftveil's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

i've only given beth o'leary books 5 stars and this one is no different. i love the way the author writes female characters and their stories, it always leaves me in awe. the writing style of both the dialogue and scenes is also fantastic.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Car accident, Death, Grief, Gaslighting, Miscarriage, Emotional abuse, and Misogyny

Moderate: Stalking, Alcohol, Dementia, and Pregnancy