Reviews tagging 'Stalking'

The No-Show by Beth O'Leary

93 reviews

hanz's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.0

I expected something very different, based on the blurb, which I guess isn't the book's fault but I think it was marketed incorrectly. I thought the first two thirds were just ok but was enjoying Jane's growth. The "twist" in the last third just made me annoyed and didn't feel particularly deserved. 
Also really hated that not taking no for an answer was rewarded with "getting the girl" at the end.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Death, and Stalking

dryftveil's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad 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

5.0

i've only given beth o'leary books 5 stars and this one is no different. i love the way the author writes female characters and their stories, it always leaves me in awe. the writing style of both the dialogue and scenes is also fantastic.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Car accident, Death, Grief, Gaslighting, Miscarriage, Emotional abuse, and Misogyny

Moderate: Stalking, Alcohol, Dementia, and Pregnancy

personarobot's review against another edition

emotional 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

This book is so much sadder than The Flatshare and The Switch. It's unexpected, and it really throws you off as you find out the truth.

Still a wonderful book, and it was a great emotional rollercoaster to be on. 
I also like that the ending matched the timeline of our own world too. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death

Moderate: Stalking, Car accident, and Miscarriage

Minor: Toxic relationship and Dementia

mgcalder's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

It may be that it was a very timely read but I thought that it was an absolutely gorgeous book and the way in which the story was told just added an extra layer of intrigue and interest.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Car accident, and Death

Moderate: Chronic illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Mental illness, Stalking, Dementia, Grief, Self harm, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic

lunep's review

emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Grief, Mental illness, Death, and Alcohol

Moderate: Dementia, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting

Minor: Self harm, Pandemic/Epidemic, Stalking, Cursing, Pregnancy, and Sexual content

euphoricallydreaming's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Self harm, Death, Domestic abuse, Stalking, and Car accident

mjpens's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Stalking

Minor: Infidelity and Dementia

maritimebibliophile's review against another edition

dark sad

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Grief, Car accident, Dementia, Miscarriage, and Stalking

paperkindle's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Miscarriage, Stalking, and Dementia

aspiereads33's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing sad tense 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Grief, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting

Minor: Stalking, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, and Pandemic/Epidemic