Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

None Of This Is Serious by Catherine Prasifka

5 reviews

gracierogers's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

1.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Vomit, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Pandemic/Epidemic

georgie_mb's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

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

5.0

This is almost like a John Green book, but for those in their 20’s a 2023 world. 

A lot of hard relating went on in this, from navigating friendships, dating (or not), to affording a house and getting well paid jobs. I also found it really interesting that Prasifka highlighted how a lot of our generation turn to social media and drink as a form of escapism as well as that some find it easier to navigate the online world than the real one. 

This was all wrapped up with a bit of dystopia too, which stopped this from becoming too hard hitting to read, allowing for a bit of escapism (but I could honestly imagine this happening in our real world too).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders

luce98's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I have never resonated with a character like I did with Sophie. I recommend this read to every femme in their 20s. It made me feel that it's okay I don't have it all figured out. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Alcohol

Moderate: Body shaming and Sexual harassment

Minor: Mental illness and Toxic friendship

francescalange's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective tense medium-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

northernlitreading's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-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? Yes

3.0

i related to the mc’s internal beliefs so much and i wonder if other people find her and thus me and irritating character… there were so many lightbulb “i’ve thought the exact same thing” moments. the whole crack thing was a little confusing, i get it showed uncertainty but it didn’t seem like there was much point to it - maybe that was the point. at times it did feel like a wannabe self help book, took me out of the book everytime but jesus if she wasn’t out through the ringer, everything that happened is so so awful and yet it’s so common and realistic. makes me want to psychoanalyse the entire book

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail