Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

The Axeman's Carnival by Catherine Chidgey

2 reviews

daffodilcherry's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective tense 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

4.0

A book that held my attention through its wonderful prose and the charismatic presence of Tama, the magpie we live this world through. 
Wheelhouses: animal pov, family drama, beautiful prose, upcoming tension, viral internet sensations. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, and Animal death

Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy

Minor: Racism

hollyprickles's review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Abortion

Moderate: Blood, Domestic abuse, and Animal death

Minor: Domestic abuse