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The No-Show by Beth O'Leary

40 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

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

itsbumley's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted mysterious slow-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

3.25

A very slow burn for me, I really wasn't invested until all of a sudden I was hooked around 60% in.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Dementia, Mental illness, Self harm, Infidelity, Sexual harassment, Mass/school shootings, Grief, and Miscarriage

Moderate: Gaslighting

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

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

lunep's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Grief, Mental illness, Death, and Alcohol

Moderate: Dementia, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting

Minor: Self harm, Pandemic/Epidemic, Stalking, Cursing, Pregnancy, and Sexual content

euphoricallydreaming's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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: Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Self harm, Death, Domestic abuse, Stalking, and Car accident

aspiereads33's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing sad tense 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Grief, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting

Minor: Stalking, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, and Pandemic/Epidemic

allyjshand's review

emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-paced

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

3.75

I normally avoid rom-com books, but I’d read that this book had a plot twist so I was intrigued. The book is very easy to read and I found myself reading large chunks at a time. I enjoyed the three female protagonists and felt invested in each of their storylines and narrative voices. 

When it seems that the three women are finally meet going to meet, we’re hit with the plot twist - a real ‘ohhh’ moment! I wished this moment came sooner so we could read more about Richard’s escalating obsession with Siobhan, so that her death is more hard-hitting and reflects the violent dangers women face from men. But regardless I found this section very impactful.

Definitely want to pick up one of O’Leary’s other books.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief

Minor: Alcohol, Death, Miscarriage, Stalking, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Dementia, Car accident, and Emotional abuse

I normally avoid rom-com books, but I’d read that this book had a plot twist so I was intrigued. The book is very easy to read and I found myself reading large chunks at a time. I enjoyed the three female protagonists and felt invested in each of their storylines and narrative voices. When it seems that the three women are finally meet going to meet, we’re hit with the plot twist - a real ‘ohhh’ moment! I wished this moment came sooner so we could read more about Richard’s escalating obsession with Siobhan, so that her death is more hard-hitting and reflects the violent dangers women face from men. But regardless I found this section very impactful. Definitely want to pick up one of O’Leary’s other books.

laurenvoice's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful mysterious 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

4.5

The blurb on the back of this book does not do it justice; there is much more to the story than it lets on!

The No-Show was filled with funny and heartbreaking moments, and the twist was spectacular. It was easy to catch on what the twist would be early on in the story. However, Beth O'Leary keeps the mystery alive with a few red herrings. Although The No-Show had some emotional scenes, the ending was full of hope and a lovely home-built library. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Death, and Self harm

Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, and Dementia