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lindsay424's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Car accident, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual content, Alcohol, Death, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Pandemic/Epidemic, Stalking, Self harm, Cursing, Dementia, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship
nyree42's review against another edition
3.5
Or is he?
You might get immersed in the tale, hoping it's a revenge fantasy, waiting to cackle with glee once the philanderer gets caught in one room with all the women, who then realize exactly what he's been doing...
But wait...
At the last section of the book, suddenly the reader is thrown for a loop when they are shown that they were NOT reading the story they thought they were, nor is Joseph Carter the man they assumed that he was.
This is a character study about mysterious behaviour, miscommunication, erroneous assumptions and misunderstandings - all of which are incredibly annoying to deal with in real life while dating somebody. In this case, yes, it is primarily Joseph at fault for not explaining himself clearly, but the reader will be shown "why" he is that way so that they will have more sympathy. (You'll understand if you read it.)
Don't read if you don't like those tropes - but if you tolerate them, I promise that you will be treated to the happily-ever-after ending you'd hope for in a romance.
Graphic: Alcohol, Stalking, Mental illness, Misogyny, Death, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Dementia, Grief, Self harm, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Miscarriage, Abandonment, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
drphillgucci's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Gaslighting, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Miscarriage
bookishlysophie's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Car accident
Moderate: Dementia and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexism and Sexual harassment
crodgers90's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Sexism and Sexual harassment
Minor: Miscarriage
theliterarywayfarer's review against another edition
5.0
Ah, what can I say about this one that hasn’t already been said? It was one of the most anticipated summer reads of the year, and I’m exhilarated to say that, as usual Beth O’Leary delivered! 🙌🏻
Told from the perspectives of three women, all stood up by the same man, Joseph Carter, this book is one hell of a rollercoaster ride. Don't let the charming cover fool you; this book will shatter your heart and then piece it back together in the most satisfying way 🥰
🧡 O’Leary’s execution is flawless. Switching between three different POVs could get tiresome, but she manages to do it effortlessly, in a way that makes you feel for the characters, and at times, be their personal cheerleader 👯♀️
🧡 This book felt like I was solving a puzzle. At times, I was frustrated, and at times, I was so sure I knew what was happening! And when I was waiting by the edge of my seat for that ‘Gotcha!’ moment, O’Leary threw the biggest twist in my face in a way that made me lose my footing 🥲
🧡 With The No-Show, O’Leary also explores the complexity and repercussions of topics such as grief, sexual harassment, stalking (😭) and being a young-carer.
🧡 A piece of advice: Stay with the story! I was a bit frustrated by the characters 2/3rd into the story, but I’m SO GLAD I stuck with it or I would’ve missed THAT O’Leary magic. She ties it all together so beautifully, that it will leave you teary-eyed, as well as smiling 🥹❤️🩹
🧡 This story will stay with me for a long, long time and I’m already excited to see what O’Leary has in store for the future 😋
Moderate: Sexism, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Death, and Grief
cepbreed's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcohol, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Dementia, Grief, Miscarriage, Sexism, Car accident, Death, and Stalking
Moderate: Pregnancy and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Rape
kathshiroma's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Mental illness, Stalking, Death, and Self harm
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, and Sexism
bookforthought's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death and Car accident
Moderate: Miscarriage, Sexism, and Stalking
Minor: Death of parent
lauramparis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Grief, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Dementia, Sexism, Death, Self harm, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Stalking
Minor: Abandonment, Car accident, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Cursing, and Death of parent