Reviews tagging 'Grief'

The No-Show by Beth O'Leary

167 reviews

sequoia_reader's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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

Minor: Car accident, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Death, Miscarriage, Grief, and Toxic relationship

motherjuggler's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Death, Grief, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Alcohol

han_cat's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Miscarriage

fleur____'s review

emotional hopeful sad 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Death, and Grief

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Miscarriage, Infidelity, Self harm, Sexual harassment, and Dementia

Minor: Alcohol and Death of parent

wordsofclover's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Mental illness, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Death

magicinwords23's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing sad 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

3.5

This story is told from the pov of three women who are all dating the same guy,  Joseph Carter. They have never met, nor have any connection with each other except all being stood up by Joseph on Valentine's Day. 

Siobhan is a headstrong, independent Life Coach afraid of commitment due to having her heart broken before. 

Miranda is a tree surgeon who is seen as one of the guys by those she works with. 

Jane, a timid girl with no confidence in herself, volunteers in a local charity shop and has a past that threatens to catch up with her. 

What is it with Joseph Carter that makes all these women want to fall in love with him even when he keeps letting them down? 

The characters were all very likeable and I thought the plot twist was very clever. I had no idea the story was going in this direction but I loved it. Some very sad moments that left me reaching for the tissues by the end. Overall a light-hearted rom-com with a clever twist. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual harassment, Death, and Grief

cinderellasbookshelf's review against another edition

mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

This so was flipping good!! This is really more a mystery than a romance I feel, even though romance is a key part of the story.

There’s a lot of underlying themes about grief and mental health that was unexpected but handled with care.

The mystery of Joseph Carter kept me intrigued. At times though I was getting a little frustrated on how there were more questions than answers as the story got going that was I was beginning to lose interest a few times. I’m really glad I stuck with it, especially as I got to buddy read it with a friend, which I found helpful to keep going (it was fun coming up with theories as to what was happening, with my theory being it was a whole “Time Traveler’s Wife” situation). The more the story progressed though and pieces started to come together, the results broke my heart. 

This is really a book you have to go into blind because just giving the smallest detail or reaction is a spoiler on its own. I will say though, read it and read it to the end. It all comes to together quite beautifully.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Miscarriage, Self harm, Stalking, and Toxic relationship

teresa_mastrobishop's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• 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

Moderate: Grief, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Death, and Dementia

Minor: Miscarriage

rad_reads_123's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, and Grief

Minor: Addiction, Alcohol, Miscarriage, Self harm, Death, Death of parent, Car accident, Misogyny, Pandemic/Epidemic, Stalking, Dementia, and Infidelity

agirlnamedellie's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad 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

3.5

Another good easy read from Beth. I didn't see what the plot twist was going to be and I think it's best to go in blind without knowing the plot so it doesn't get revealed. Felt like the ending was slightly rushed though. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, and Car accident

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Miscarriage, and Dementia