Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

August: Osage County by Tracy Letts

1 review

jclemons's review

dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

4.75

Raw look at the interwoven dynamics of a familiar in dysfunction. Enjoyed the realistic characters and the unflinching look at addiction and trauma. Dinged .25 for no uplifting redemptive arc, but flawless otherwise.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Body shaming, Misogyny, Infidelity, Incest, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Violence, Suicide, Drug abuse, and Physical abuse