Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

That Summer by Jennifer Weiner

17 reviews

knunderb's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-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

4.0

I was a little disappointed in the ending. I didn't feel like the villain really got what he deserved. But overall, I enjoyed the story. I thought the two separate lines were woven together really well. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Rape

Moderate: Suicide and Alcohol

Minor: Death of parent and Alcoholism

dejathor28's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

The book was interesting and a bit predictable at times. I give it a 4/5 due to the misleading nature of the preview. The preview is presented as “fun” and “funny”, there is nothing fun about

rape and marital abuse

. Overall, I did enjoy the different mother/daughter relationships and the importance of friendship. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Stalking and Suicide

Minor: Homophobia

amorales107's review against another edition

emotional tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Rape

Moderate: Alcoholism and Suicide

sjones08's review against another edition

challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Alcoholism

Minor: Suicide

stampest's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexism, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Alcohol, Rape, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Death of parent, Classism, Cancer, Antisemitism, Alcoholism, Miscarriage, and Domestic abuse

nowjamie's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Alcohol, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, Grief, Rape, Violence, Toxic friendship, and Homophobia

aroseb's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-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? It's complicated

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Alcoholism

Minor: Bullying and Death of parent

isalovestheocean's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Cancer

heatherace's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad tense fast-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Suicide, Sexual violence, and Alcoholism

staceyisbooked's review against another edition

inspiring reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Alcoholism