Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Sharks in the Time of Saviors by Kawai Strong Washburn

4 reviews

urmelmitflossen's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense slow-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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Drug use

kayleyhyde's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Racial slurs, and Death

Moderate: Alcoholism and Animal death

erinsbookshelves's review against another edition

challenging emotional 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

2.0

Please read reviews and comments from Native Hawaiians about the cultural appropriation in this novel.

Links:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3789958619?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3337819032?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1
https://twitter.com/sara_kahanamoku/status/1299793554328313856

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Death, Excrement, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual assault and Suicidal thoughts

perditorian's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• 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

Moderate: Alcoholism, Grief, Death, and Mental illness