Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

The Mothers by Brit Bennett

5 reviews

abbilaka's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Suicide attempt, Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Suicide, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts

aseel_reads's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

This was such a good read, I really liked the exact amount of plot we were given, we got a good slice of life. Somehow managed to include loads of heavy topics without being too triggering. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Abortion, Alcohol, Child abuse, Death of parent, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Infidelity, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Physical abuse, Grief, Infertility, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

kb_sherman's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Death of parent, Suicide, and Grief

Moderate: Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts

jackierothmeier's review against another edition

challenging emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

I will read everything Brit Bennett writes forever. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Abortion, Infertility, Religious bigotry, and Suicidal thoughts

hannahmarierobbins's review against another edition

challenging emotional relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abortion, Child death, Death of parent, Infertility, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts