Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Homewreckers by Mary Kay Andrews

5 reviews

emilyrollande's review

medium-paced

2.0

Kinda hallmark cringey + too much unnecessary spice (closed door mostly, but just felt unnecessary + like the storyline would have been just fine without it)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Sexual content

Minor: Rape

caitlinjadams's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious 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? It's complicated

3.0

I enjoyed it, but I definitely didn’t love it. I would have preferred the “Saving Savannah” version over the “Homewreckers” version, I think. The story had plenty of interest from the home restoration and the murder mystery without the (to me annoying) drama of the cliche shallow LA cutthroats. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Death of parent, Excrement, Infidelity, Confinement, Murder, Abandonment, and Violence

Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Grief, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Drug abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, and Car accident

Minor: Sexual content and Fatphobia

oflifeandstuff's review

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

kimveach's review

funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

This was a very enjoyable listen. The story was more mystery than rom-com which I always appreciate. The narration mainly was excellent except the female protagonist often sounded like a whiny little girl. I understand she's supposed to be insecure but I didn't enjoy the interpretation.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Stalking, Infidelity, Gun violence, Murder, Rape, Sexism, Alcohol, Sexual assault, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Grief, Cursing, and Sexual content

Minor: Pregnancy

amandathebookishlibrarian's review

funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Murder, and Grief

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Car accident and Gun violence