Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

The Women by Kristin Hannah

221 reviews

gellinasreads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity, Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Drug abuse, Grief, Addiction, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, War, and Suicide attempt

onlinesah's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and War

jenni_r's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood and War

Moderate: Miscarriage

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

ejsullivan's review against another edition

dark hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Drug abuse, and Alcoholism

Minor: Miscarriage

cassiebartelme's review

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

3.5

“There were no women in Vietnam” is a frequent statement in this novel demonstrating how often the contributions of women were dismissed as less than, insignificant or at times recognized. It is heartbreaking to watch Frankie be failed time and again by her family, the community and the VA as she wrestles with how serving in Vietnam as a combat nurse shapes the person she becomes. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Medical trauma, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Blood, and War

sarahl0726's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad fast-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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Death, Medical trauma, Alcoholism, Addiction, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and War

Moderate: Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Drug abuse, and Suicide attempt

carly_the_librarian's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional informative sad tense

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I was totally hooked and couldn't stop reading! I really appreciate the subject matter as well as the research KH did to make this story as accurate as possible. I learned a lot reading this book as well.

What I liked:
- I especially enjoyed Part 1, set in Vietnam. It was fast paced mixed with war, hospital emergencies, and dramatic romance.
- I loved the friendship between Frankie, Barb, and Ethel.
- There were quite a few unexpected plot twists- especially with Rye!

What I didn't like:
- Part 2 was a harder read. I think it is an important part of the Vietnam veteran experience, so I see why it was important to include it. However, it was tough to see Frankie continually hurt herself and not catch a break for so long. I felt it was perhaps a bit too much at times.
- The romance in this book definitely kept me guessing, but there wasn't a satisfying end in my opinion. The storyline with Rye was heartbreaking. I didn't see their story ending the way that it did which made me feel for Frankie. I felt like the ending was hinting that she and Jamie might end up together, although I wish that had been solidified more. However, I do think that part of the character development for Frankie was learning to be happy on her own after letting romantic relationships affect her happiness for so long.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Medical trauma, Addiction, Death, Grief, Medical content, Sexism, War, Alcohol, Gore, Infidelity, and Blood

Moderate: Drug abuse, Pregnancy, Alcoholism, Miscarriage, and Car accident

Minor: Misogyny, Cursing, Drug use, and Suicidal thoughts

ughkatieg's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, War, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Medical content, Hate crime, Miscarriage, and Suicidal thoughts

sheilahill89's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, War, Misogyny, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Grief and Death

Minor: Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and Suicidal thoughts

alli_christi's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Drug abuse, Child death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Medical content, Mental illness, Self harm, Alcohol, Gore, Infidelity, Addiction, Alcoholism, Blood, Medical trauma, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, War, and Death

Moderate: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Misogyny, and Cursing

Minor: Police brutality, Forced institutionalization, and Cancer