Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Last Night by Mhairi McFarlane

16 reviews

jenawesomesbookshelf's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Dementia, and Domestic abuse

marysaou's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.5

This book carries you through the experience of childhood friendship, sharp loss, and how to move through grief. It reminded me of "Guncle" really, with the surprising depth of content amidst witty banter. Throw in some estranged family dynamics and personal growth, along with an English setting, and you've got a winner here!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Infidelity

andlynmay's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

4.75

It’s hard to talk about Just Last Night without spoilers. This book quickly takes a turn from what appears to be light hearted to a serious and emotional look at who the people around you really are and what they actually mean to you. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident and Death

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Dementia

Minor: Drug use

claudia_bow's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Death, Grief, and Domestic abuse

lucyduller's review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Car accident, Domestic abuse, and Grief

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Physical abuse

memorable's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective slow-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

4.5

This book gave me all the feels within less than 24 hours of plowing through it. Oh my!
This book is not just a book about romantic love, but also about platonic love between friends. And about loss and grief.

I would’ve loved to read more about Eve and Fin as a couple, because I did fall in love with them.

Edit: thinking more about it, I gotta admit that the ending was a bit too rushed for me. Some much happened on the last 50 pages, that I wish the book would’ve been a bit longer.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Grief

Moderate: Dementia, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Car accident, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders

Description of dead body Being in love with a friend for years Mentioning of J.K.R.