Reviews tagging 'Pregnancy'

Hey, Good Luck Out There by Georgia Toews

4 reviews

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

kaitlynjeon's review against another edition

dark informative lighthearted reflective 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

3.75

Honestly, this book threw me into a reading slump. It was so heavy and depressing, yet the main character found humor in it in a twisted, regretful way. It did make me laugh at times — especially the contrast between her aggressive, violent journal entries vs. her pacifistic demeanor— but it all felt so morbid to be finding humor in such a traumatic context. It was immensely informative to get such a candid window into life post-rehab and the failures of the system. I hated everything happening to our main character yet wanted to keep reading jusy to stand by with her. Something about the writing really does make you feel like you are in a dialogue with the protagonist, being spoken to directly. I’m glad I read it but it really did leave me very depressed, these feelings spilling over into the next book I tried to read.  I am left desperately wanting to read something brighter and happier, just like the future I wish the protagonist. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, and Drug abuse

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

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.