Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Meredith, Alone by Claire Alexander

4 reviews

theonlybaillie's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

This book, while such a good read, is also a super hard read. I recommend to only read this book in a good headspace, because it is very heavy and definitely not for everyone.

But it was for me amazingly. There are elements of hope and light in the darkness, such as found family and supportive friends. There is also very deep complex trauma and family relationships in this book, and the entirety of the effects and messy healing process are not concealed or tied in a pretty bow. We get the real, raw deal in this book. Not a lighthearted read, but a real read with a lot of depth.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Grief, Miscarriage, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Misogyny, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Death of parent, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Violence, Death, Cancer, and Abandonment

melissa_b_67's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense 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: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Rape, Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

katiewhocanread's review

emotional hopeful sad 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? It's complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Confinement, Rape, and Bullying

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Alcoholism

Minor: Car accident and Cancer

bookbeforeuleap's review

emotional sad slow-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Mental illness, and Rape

Moderate: Cancer, Miscarriage, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Alcoholism