Reviews tagging 'Addiction'

I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb

3 reviews

mamatk's review

Too much harsh language, sexual content. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, and Cursing

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Alcohol, Addiction, and Death of parent

raincloud's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.25

While reading this book I'd describe my anger at it, how mad and upset it made me, but I was still captivated by this story and the people within. I'm glad I read it, the ending was so satisfying, one of the best I've seen, it's fantastic. I will say it's not for people who can't handle tough and awful topics. I wouldn't recommend it, read at your own risk.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Medical trauma, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Cancer, Colonisation, Infertility, Adult/minor relationship, Medical content, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Ableism, Abandonment, Addiction, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Chronic illness, Classism, Racism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicide, Terminal illness, War, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Physical abuse, and Police brutality

squiddybooks's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

This book is so much about me and my traumas. It's really quite one of those at the top that really nourishes my inner life. In a way, it's helped me heal and come to terms with many things. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Misogyny, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Infertility, Hate crime, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Death, Confinement, Chronic illness, Child death, Car accident, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol