Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James

127 reviews

moreta1's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Murder, Death, Cursing, Rape, Abandonment, and Kidnapping

hexmex's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism

Moderate: Drug use, Blood, and Murder

Minor: Rape, Death, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Drug use

itshrewsbury's review against another edition

mysterious tense

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism

Minor: Miscarriage

jillie's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

4.25

Ooooh!! Loved this atmosphere & the way this story unfolded! Dark & eerie, this story pulled me in & stuck with me. I REALLY enjoyed the mystery & how even when I guessed pieces, I never got the whole picture on my own. Can’t wait to read more from this author! Check the content warnings.

Read if you like:
- dual timelines (done well)
- creepy atmosphere
- slight paranormal elements

November 2023

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Child death, Drug abuse, and Addiction

Minor: Sexual assault and Forced institutionalization

charlatte_lee's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Rape, Abandonment, and Alcoholism

chantale's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism

Minor: Death, Child abuse, and Death of parent

fiction_addiction_1994's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

TW ⚠️: Toxic Family, mild drug use, alcoholism, Suicide (mention), sexual assault of a minor (mention), DUI 
BoTM pick
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•What did I think of this book? (Duel POV)
This was my first book by this author, and it was Epic! What a way to reign in the spooky season! 👻  a true crime blogger following crimes surrounding her small town runs into an acquitted suspect in the towns most notorious serial murders. As they get to know each other through interviews somethings aren't adding up. And strange things begin to happen in the house that may occupy more than one killer..Shea struggles with her own past. Can she correct Beth Greer's the Lady Killer?
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Thoughts and Quotes:
~'Am I bitter or am I sweet? Ladies can be either.' -p.19

~ What was the difference,  I wondered, between a sociopath and someone who does everyday lying to please other people? -p. 49

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism

Moderate: Drug abuse and Toxic relationship

Minor: Rape and Suicide

sosocrafty's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Murder, Alcoholism, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Medical trauma, Medical content, and Child abuse

Minor: Infertility, Rape, Pregnancy, Infidelity, and Miscarriage

cyndi1966's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Murder, Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, Violence, and Addiction

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Alcohol, Terminal illness, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Rape

jocelyn_fowler's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Blood, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, and Gun violence