Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes

36 reviews

madsmcw_reads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring tense medium-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

4.5

There are so many things to say about this book, the first being I absolutely loved it. Having a book centered around strong women in the 1930s brought me so much joy. The group of librarians working together, accepting one another for who they are, never asking for more was so much fun to be immersed in. Their strength and bravery oozed out of the pages and I just wanted to be a part of their group.

Geoffrey Van Cleave may go down as one of my most hated characters of 2021. He is horrible to everyone around him and cares for no one but himself and it was disgusting. I enjoyed Bennet's brief moments of rebellion against his dad, and those were honestly the only things that made him a redeemable character.

I so loved that infidelity was not a part of this storyline. From the moment Fred was introduced I was concerned that was going to happen, but I ended up being so happy with how his and Alice's story came together.

I was SO not expecting the element of a murder trial here. It added another layer of depth and intrigue. I was so tense that entire section of the story and loved how it concluded. Definitely did not see that one coming.

The ending of this story felt so hopeful, and I loved how everything was tied up.

The only reason I'm taking away half a star is because of the pacing. The middle of the story felt kind of slow and disjointed but it all came together in the end very nicely.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, and Misogyny

Moderate: Racism

neridan's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Sexism, Misogyny, Racism, and Alcoholism

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Incest

anny_reads's review

adventurous challenging inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• 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: Alcoholism, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Toxic relationship, Racism, and Misogyny

Moderate: Incest, Infidelity, Violence, and Vomit

kathyf1687's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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: Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Xenophobia, Toxic relationship, Racism, Murder, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Incest and Animal death

readerette's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative inspiring slow-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

It was a little long for my taste, and didn't really grab me fully until halfway through. It is also a thorough telling of life for packhorse librarians, women in America in the early 20th century, and rural Kentuckians. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Grief, Incest, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, and Violence

jovifire's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Chronic illness, and Alcoholism