Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth

5 reviews

greatexpectations77's review against another edition

mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

This book really got to my emotions. I was angry and upset and supportive and afraid. A really nuanced take. And whew, does Ms. Hepworth know how to write mother drama.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Infertility

Moderate: Miscarriage, Bullying, Death, Alcohol, Classism, Infidelity, Murder, and Abandonment

Minor: Pregnancy and Suicidal thoughts

booksandcoffeewithlexi's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Infertility

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Pregnancy

ebba94's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Infertility, Miscarriage, Mental illness, Murder, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent

proceduralbob's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

Moderate: Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Infertility

readwithsabs's review against another edition

mysterious relaxing medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Murder, Infertility, Chronic illness, and Cancer