Reviews tagging 'Violence'

The Lost Ticket by Freya Sampson

9 reviews

marvelousmaggie's review against another edition

4.0

I enjoyed this overall and think it’s worth a read. There were parts of the story that I really, really loved and was surprised by, but I wish we could have seen a little bit more

of the relationship between Libby and Dylan. It felt like a lot of them becoming friends and falling in love happened in scenes that weren’t in the book or were just mentioned in passing. I just wish we could have seen a little more!

This book was also much sadder than I anticipated, but there was a lot of hope and joy throughout that was a good balance for the sad and bittersweet parts.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Dementia

Minor: Pregnancy, Violence, Infertility, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

annaspec's review against another edition

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Dementia and Pregnancy

Minor: Violence

orangesyellows's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Dementia

Minor: Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, and Violence

chelle_benedetti's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Dementia and Pregnancy

Minor: Violence, Drug use, and Domestic abuse

what_heather_loves's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad 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

4.5

I listened to the audio book of this on NetGalley Shelf, but often found myself stopping what I was doing to listen and concentrate. Protagonist Libby, is a long-suffering, people-pleaser who allows her controlling boyfriend, mother and sister make decisions for her. Meeting elderly, dementia-sufferer Frank on the 88 bus in London, sparks an adventure, a quest for Frank, for Libby, Frank's carer, Dylan and her new-found friends. There are plenty of obstacles and bumps in the road, not all navigated with ease. Whilst Frank's dementia sadly progresses, his and Dylan's support help her break free of those trying to control her life, finding her own route to happiness. The characters are wonderful, the pace was just right and there was sadness as well as joy. This is a wonderful uplifting, emotional, found family tale of making your way in the world with the help of unexpected friends.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy and Dementia

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Terminal illness

Minor: Miscarriage, Abandonment, and Violence

paperbackportals's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

A heartwarming found family story. Highly recommend. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Pregnancy

Minor: Death, Violence, and Miscarriage

Also includes Alzheimer’s

cosette15's review against another edition

funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy

Minor: Infertility, Violence, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Death

thekiwibibliophile's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

This book swooped in at the end of the year & stole my heart!! I am obsessed with the characters, Frank is so sweet & I loved getting invested in his story! Libby was such a great protagonist, I loved seeing her relationships grow & changed. Dylan. Is. The. Cutest!! I’m so happy with the ending as well. This is on par with Lovely War for me. So sweet.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Violence, Dementia, and Mental illness

saliwali's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia, Gaslighting, Addiction, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Body shaming, Alcoholism, and Infertility

Moderate: Abandonment, Bullying, and Violence

Minor: Cancer, Body shaming, Cursing, Grief, Child abuse, Drug use, Vomit, Domestic abuse, Addiction, and Alcohol