Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange

2 reviews

sandonat's review

emotional hopeful inspiring tense fast-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

4.0

Was better than expected. Liked the sibling relationships and dynamic. Really enjoyed the therapy scenes. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness

Moderate: Grief, Abandonment, Car accident, Death of parent, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Forced institutionalization, and Trafficking

kimveach's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

4.5

I loved these flawed and real characters and the problems they face when they keep secrets instead of communicating.  I also loved the author's debut book, "We Are the Brennans," and look forward to more books from her.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Cursing, Mental illness, Police brutality, Abandonment, Ableism, Cancer, Addiction, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Confinement, Death of parent, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Drug abuse, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Medical trauma, and Panic attacks/disorders