Reviews tagging 'Vomit'

Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater

28 reviews

isb_'s review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5

Wow. Just wow. This book was an unnerving, grotesque, intriguing, mind-effing wonder. I felt so deeply connected to the characters that it was easy to slip into the dark world Alice Slater has created here. Obsession is a powerful thing, and this book will not soon leave my mind. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Eating disorder, Alcoholism, Gore, Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Stalking, Blood, Body horror, and Murder

thebookcident's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-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

5.0

I don't often read crime/ thrillers, but I really enjoyed this one. The switching POV helped give me a needed break from each character and added to the tension. I think Slater had done a great job of creating two distinct voices for each character, that each leaves the reader feeling a certain way. Both of the protagonists are heavily flawed and I would say unlikeable, which I quite liked. I don't need to like a character to want to read them. 
I found lots of visually evoking imagery was used that rinsed my pallet from the darker themes in this novel. 
Also, Slater really captures the feeling of being a retail working over the Xmas period PERFECTLY. 😅
Would recommend as a summer read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Blood, Death, Grief, Rape, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Addiction, Alcohol, and Alcoholism

scarlettreadsbooks's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Addiction, Death, Death of parent, Murder, Stalking, Alcohol, Violence, Alcoholism, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Vomit

Minor: Animal death

sillybillybooklover's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

4.0

Dark and gripping, this novel took me on a psychological journey that left my skin crawling. While the initial chapters were a bit slow to captivate me, once the narrative sunk its claws into me, I was hooked. This isn't your typical cosy mystery; it delves into the eerie and unsettling without resorting to gratuitous gore.

The alternating narration between Roach and Laura added a unique layer to the storytelling. It allowed me to delve into the minds of both characters, enhancing the overall experience. I opted for the audiobook, and the voices felt so authentic that it added an immersive quality to the narrative. It's a tale that lingers, haunting the mind long after the final chapter. If you're into psychological twists and turns, this one's a must-read (or listen).

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Vomit

nightyvaqs's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Blood, Gore, Vomit, Stalking, Violence, and Toxic friendship

msbedelia's review

dark tense slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Stalking, Alcoholism, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Murder and Death of parent

inkylabyrinth's review against another edition

dark reflective slow-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Vomit, and Alcohol

Moderate: Murder and Stalking

katndrsn's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.25

Well the first 75% of the book had the potential to build to something brilliant but the ending was contrite and the epilogues were extra nails in the coffin. Disappointing really, I had much higher hopes for this novel. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, Stalking, and Murder

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Bullying

Minor: Blood and Mass/school shootings

readsbyhope's review against another edition

dark tense slow-paced

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Vomit, Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Grief, and Alcohol

emilypalah's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

2.5

Wasn’t one of my favourites, the descriptive writing was very well thought out but the characters irked me and it felt like a bit of a chore to finish…did keep me feeling uneasy though which was probably the author’s intent! I just would rather not feel on edge on top of wanting to just finish the book just to finish it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Vomit and Alcoholism

Minor: Mass/school shootings