Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Blood Orange by Harriet Tyce

50 reviews

sandysmith's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

I'm gradually adding books I've read in 2021 to give a true reflection of the books I've read since keeping records.  This was the first book I read in 2021, and is what kick-started my reading journey having put reading on the  back burner whilst bringing up the children,  previously being an avid reader.  A domestic abuse psychological thriller. A toxic marriage witha strong female barrister lead but somehow she was really unlikeable. Whilst it was an ok read' at times it was uncomfortable which as manipulation goes it hit the spot. Not as expected a d very dark

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, and Rape

Moderate: Murder and Suicide

shell_hazell's review against another edition

dark emotional tense slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Suicide, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Death, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Murder, and Rape

taylorp98's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Emotional abuse, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Alcoholism

hootypocket's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

0.5

It was readable. The characters were all so unlikeable and there was nothing else to keep the reader entertained. It was a slog to get through and most of the “twists” were easily guessable as they happened. I’ve read another Tyce novel and loved it and was really looking forward to this book because of that, however I was thoroughly disappointed. Also, would’ve appreciated a TW for very graphic depictions of rape - it’s like the focus for the whole second part of the book. If I could prevent anyone else from having to read that I would. (I promise that is not a spoiler)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Suicide, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Sexism, and Toxic relationship

georgiiaa's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Fast-paced thriller that I really got into. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism and Rape

cohanlon's review against another edition

challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol and Alcoholism

Moderate: Gaslighting, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Blood, Sexual assault, Murder, Cursing, Rape, and Toxic relationship

funshine3's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense 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

4.25

Quick and easy read and an unpredictable ending but some twists were predictable

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Body shaming, Violence, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Domestic abuse, Death, Stalking, Sexual content, Addiction, Grief, Infidelity, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, and Rape

georg_11's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Death of parent, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Bullying, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Cursing, Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Infertility, Physical abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Addiction, Blood, and Sexual harassment

lou1303's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

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

3.5

This was a rollercoaster. I found most of it a very uncomfortable read and none of the characters are particularly loveable but I think that’s the point. I genuinely laughed at the end because I had to release the tension I felt every time I got through another chapter. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Rape, and Emotional abuse

jidcreates's review

dark sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape

Moderate: Alcoholism