Reviews tagging 'Toxic friendship'

En dag by David Nicholls

7 reviews

adiloretto's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

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

2.5

"When will you stop trying to educate me, I wonder? Never I hope."

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Grief, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, and Classism

Minor: Drug use, Infertility, Infidelity, and Sexual content

hushedreads's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective medium-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Death

Moderate: Addiction, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Car accident, Infidelity, Infertility, and Toxic friendship

catiarrodrigues's review against another edition

emotional funny sad medium-paced

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

3.5

I'm not entirely sure what to make of this book. I had high expectations due to what I'd heard about the new Netflix serie and wanted to read it before watching.

The ending was not what I expected. I was definitely rooting for Em, but I was conflicted about Dex. I couldn't decide if he genuinely cared for Em or if he just wanted to keep her close and use her when it suited him/had no one else to help and care for him.

As I approached the end of the book, I then realised how truly Dex felt when he recounted their story and his emotions when they met.

I particularly enjoyed the structure of the book, with its dual perspectives and the chapters marking each anniversary of their initial meeting.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism and Toxic friendship

Minor: Infertility and Death of parent

cptnstphy's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

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

2.5

Wasn’t rooting for any of the characters/didn’t feel connected to them, but found myself laughing out loud often at their quips. Somewhat entertaining book

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Addiction

Moderate: Car accident, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Drug abuse

anewton's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

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

4.25

A clever, beautifully moving book, with characters who become your close friends. A highly engaging read, that makes you hungry for more, with a plot that is far from clique. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Infidelity

Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Grief, Infertility, and Drug use

Minor: War and Vomit

sarahndipity's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

1.5

Just really glad it's over

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death, Infidelity, and Classism

Moderate: Violence, Toxic friendship, Car accident, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Sexism, Body shaming, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Terminal illness, Pregnancy, and Vomit

ellaokelly'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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship