Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

323 reviews

denijaaa_s's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense 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

3.75

man likās, ka beigas būs kaut kas graujošs, pavisam negaidīts, bet tā nebija, kas rada šo grāmatu kopumā kā ne ļoti sliktu, bet arī ne ļoti labu. 
no sākuma var nobīties no 700+ lapaspusēm, bet ir sajūta, ka lasot grāmatu, skaties filmu - bagātīga valoda, visi varoņi ir dzīvi, skaidri redzami. 
protams, stāsts par to, kā draugi var ietekmēt tavu dzīvi - šoreiz es teiktu, ka boriss teodora dzīvi ietekmēja negatīvā ziņā, un es šīs viņu savstarpējās attiecības neuzskatu kā draudzību. 
teodora dzīve bija ļoti skumja, likās, ka zemāk un sliktāk nemaz nevar krist, bet kļuva arvien sliktāk un sliktāk. mazliet radās sajūta, ka sākoties grāmatas otrajai pusei, rakstniece sāka mazliet steigties, jo posms no 13 līdz 15 gadu vecumam bija izstiepts, un tad bija ātrs pārleciens uz teodora 20+ gadiem. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Grief

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder

Minor: Alcoholism, Cursing, and Blood

birdsongandbooks's review against another edition

dark reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent

rachsimpson's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Drug use

ladyapplejack's review against another edition

5.0

I loved this book, thoroughly enjoyable read. Long, but worth it. I like that you're not necessarily rooting for the main character, you're just along for the ride. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism

Minor: Death of parent

readwithsophsx's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

elibrownn's review against another edition

dark emotional slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol

remuslibrary's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective tense slow-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Mental illness, and Death of parent

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

eliran's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective slow-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Gun violence, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, and Suicide attempt

woweewhoa's review against another edition

dark reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

While this book is very well written and a compelling character study, I unfortunately don't think I liked reading this book very much. It's a long and miserable read about Theodore Decker, our protagonist, ruining his life and getting his life ruined by others. It's a tragedy from the get go, and while its not all his fault, it's still hard to read at times. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Moderate: Gun violence, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Violence, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death

k_vira's review against another edition

dark reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Violence, Murder, and Alcohol

Minor: Death and Death of parent