Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

How to Build a Boat by Elaine Feeney

2 reviews

katy_bee's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

I thought this was beautifully written and really enjoyed it. The characters felt rich and real, flawed and sympathetic. 
It's not heavy on plot and not everything is totally resolved but the gentle move towards community and fulfillment is compelling 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Infertility, Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Emotional abuse

reads_eats_explores's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Bullying, Classism, Addiction, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Abortion, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Death of parent, Mental illness, Medical content, Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, Violence, Cursing, Death, Grief, Infertility, Miscarriage, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, and Toxic friendship