Reviews tagging 'Suicide'

Tom Lake [Large Print] by Ann Patchett

21 reviews

kimzeyk's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing 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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Blood, Acephobia/Arophobia, Alcohol, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicide, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Abandonment

annadisserstudio's review against another edition

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism and Suicide

sarahcm's review against another edition

hopeful reflective slow-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicide

abeautifulshelf's review against another edition

emotional 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, and Alcohol

Moderate: Cancer, Death, and Sexual content

Minor: Suicide and Abortion

saara_ilona_muu's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Abortion, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic

anne_reader's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing sad slow-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

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicide, Medical content, Grief, Abortion, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic

hihicass's review against another edition

funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Toxic relationship, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicide, Grief, and Abortion

Minor: Animal death, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

mariposa517's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Confinement, Cursing, Infidelity, Medical content, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal death, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Toxic friendship, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Minor: Cancer, Death, Drug use, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, Excrement, Vomit, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and War

slefebvre95's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Violence

Minor: Animal death, Death, Suicide, and Abortion

cassiealexandra's review against another edition

4.25

I put this on my TBR long enough ago that I did not remember or realize it was set during the pandemic. This could be sensitive for some readers so I’m pointing it out from the start. I had a mixed reaction to this book overall. While I thought the writing was beautiful and it was expertly crafted, there were some parts I struggled with.

The story framing was very interesting to me. I liked that it took a look at Lara’s coming-of-age through the lens of her telling her grown daughters about it. I appreciated the look at nostalgia, suffering (worldwide), legacy, contentment, and the sweet and deep love between husband and wife and family. I was also surprised by the moments of humor in a somewhat serious read.

There were a couple of plot points that seemed to come out of nowhere for me; they seemed nearly unnecessary. The pacing also seemed to slow down at a couple points and I would have preferred it staying steady. I also got confused at a couple of points because of the way the story was framed and reading by audio. I think some of these confusing moments could have been cleared up had I read it in print. And speaking of the audio, I hate to say it, but I had a difficult time with Meryl Streep. I couldn’t keep myself from picturing her instead of picturing our character, Lara, and that was a slight distraction throughout.

Overall, I did enjoy this book and appreciated the writing style and themes, but I think I may have liked the experience more in print.

— NOTES —
Genres: literary fiction
POV: first-person, singular
Content: pandemic, infidelity, death of loved ones (a couple other things that are spoilers)
Romance: mostly vague implied intimacy and a couple minor sexual situations

— MY RATING CONSIDERATIONS —
(all out of 5)
Pace: 4
Enjoyment: 4
Craft: 5
My Gut Feeling: 4
Total Stars: 4.25 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pandemic/Epidemic

Moderate: Death, Infidelity, and Grief

Minor: Suicide and Abortion