Reviews tagging 'Dementia'

The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan

23 reviews

cassie7e's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

The sweet relaxing read I needed during a rough week (especially with all broody books on the rest of the docket!). It had me smiling at moments of quiet, indirect snarky hilarity and at heartfelt, touching interactions. It wrapped up neatly, though I wish we got to see more of the relationship resolution on page.

My favorite characters - charming Bomber, sweet Eunice, straightforward Sarah

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia

Moderate: Terminal illness, Ableism, Death, Animal death, Suicide, Death of parent, and Fatphobia

Minor: Alcohol, Infertility, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity

denisedup's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad 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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia

zimmerlemon's review against another edition

emotional inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

4.5

I really enjoyed that! Touch of surrealism, lovely fleshed out characters. Would definitely reread

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Dementia and Death

elysahenegar's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring mysterious 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

4.25

What a unique story! I enjoyed both storylines--Laura, Freddie, and Sunshine, a "found family" trying to return Anthony's lost things to their owners, and Eunice and Bomber's wonderful, enduring friendship--as well as anticipating how the two would come together. This is a tender story about love and friendship told with good humor and great characters, among whom are a wise young girl with Down Syndrome ("dancing drome," she calls it) and a feisty ghost! Definitely recommend! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Dementia, Death, and Grief

staceyinthesticks's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Sexual content, Dementia, and Bullying

dog_mom's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious reflective 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? No

4.25

An excellent book. I am not sure what I found more enjoyable, the characters or the mini narratives about the “lost things.” Witty and a joy to read, although maybe a tad predictable. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Dementia

Moderate: Animal death

knunderb's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad 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

5.0

This book is so lovely. It's sad yet uplifting, and the pride is just captivating. I loved it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia and Suicide

Moderate: Vomit and Domestic abuse

tatjanasbooks's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Ableism, Dementia, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Suicide and Death

amh9121's review against another edition

emotional inspiring mysterious fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Ableism, and Dementia

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, Animal cruelty, Miscarriage, and Infertility

_andi3's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Dementia

Moderate: Animal death

Minor: Toxic relationship, Miscarriage, and Infidelity