Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena

16 reviews

_nicole_g's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, Gaslighting, Mental illness, and Murder

thebonbon923's review

dark emotional mysterious tense 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

3.0

It would’ve gotten more stars if the ending was better. I was so angry when I got to the last page. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Mental illness, and Murder

haley_price's review

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping and Murder

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Gaslighting

mysterymom40's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity, Gaslighting, Murder, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Kidnapping

amndaj's review

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

It definitely was a fast and engaging read, but the characters are not very likeable and there was something about the writing style that irked me occasionally. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping and Grief

Moderate: Fatphobia, Gaslighting, and Mental illness

Minor: Vomit

lycheejelly's review

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting and Kidnapping

Minor: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Body shaming, Bullying, Death of parent, Grief, Infidelity, Mental illness, Murder, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit