Reviews tagging 'Blood'

Ghosts by Dolly Alderton

2 reviews

codecat's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Dementia

Minor: Blood

itsheyfay's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-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

3.25

My god this wasn’t the book I planned to start 2023 with, but I’m glad it’s over with because I had a hard time enjoying this. Some of the more serious parts revolving her dad’s dementia and her grief of growing up were well-written, but everything else felt so pompous. I get it’s supposed to be satirical and making social commentary, but this wasn’t vibing for me. I was definitely not the I tended audience for this book. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia and Grief

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Terminal illness, Ableism, Sexism, and Sexual content

Minor: Infidelity, Vomit, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Body shaming, and Abandonment