Reviews tagging 'Addiction'

Hey, Good Luck Out There by Georgia Toews

10 reviews

audreybrt7's review against another edition

challenging emotional slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Sexual assault, and Addiction

Minor: Drug use and Abortion

mpbookreviews's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Drug abuse, Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Vomit, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Addiction, and Self harm

Moderate: Abandonment, Abortion, and Death

kelseymck's review

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Rape, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Drug abuse and Abortion

thisbookrox's review

challenging sad medium-paced

3.5

i was really looking forward to this one but it fell flat for me. i didn’t get to know the MC as well as i wanted but i was happy with the ending. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction

Moderate: Rape

tsapparelli's review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective sad 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

3.0

I liked some of the characters and it was an interesting story. I just didn't feel that invested in the main character's story. She talked about horrible things that had happened to her and in a way was really honest, but somehow I still felt quite disconnected from her.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Alcoholism, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Addiction, and Alcohol

Moderate: Death, Abortion, Excrement, and Pregnancy

briarsreviews's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

Hey, Good Luck Out There by Georgia Toews is an incredible Canadian read following a woman going through rehab and her eventual post-rehab struggles.

Bobbi, our twenty-two year old lead, is a strong but vulnerable protagonist. Her story brings up real social issues of women (and people in general) who experience very real struggles. What happens when you go to rehab and get out? How do you stay sober? How do you manage to keep a job, keep friends, find a place to live, etc.? How do you fit in with the people that just don't understand? Are you fated to forever just have a label?

Georgia Toews' story is breathtaking, heartbreaking, and sophisticated. I truly enjoyed it and recommend you pick it up.

And, like the title says dear readers… "Hey, Good Luck Out There!"

Five out of five. Give it seven if you want.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Addiction

cldurand's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Rape, Physical abuse, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Abortion, Sexual assault, Drug abuse, Sexual harassment, Self harm, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcoholism, and Alcohol

planning2read's review

challenging dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Addiction, Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Suicide attempt, Vomit, Abortion, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Self harm, Sexual content, and Violence

Minor: Incest and Eating disorder

undisciplinedbeing's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective fast-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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship

paronomaniac's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

This book is beautifully written, funny when it has no right to be, hopeful, maddening, stressful and redemptive. So many times I wanted to hug the narrator, to give her the safety and love she was looking for. As the content warnings indicate, it’s not an easy read but if you feel comfortable with the content, I highly recommend it. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Rape, Cursing, Abortion, Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts

A note about the content warnings: I’ve listed them all as moderate because they are themes that run throughout the book. Many mentions are brief but they come together in a larger context that could be very triggering overall.