Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley

4 reviews

pained_creations's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.75

Not familiar with King Lear, so can't say if it is a decent modern retelling, but as a stand-alone book, I thought it was okay, if a bit far-fetched. Touches on many issues of a very dysfunctional farming family, and what happens with jealousy, secrets and pride take over several members of that family.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Pedophilia, and Alcoholism

bessadams's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• 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: Death of parent, Child abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, and Infertility

Moderate: Alcoholism, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Rape, Car accident, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, and Terminal illness

prettiestwhistles's review against another edition

challenging reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Incest, Infidelity, Medical content, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Infertility, Murder, Terminal illness, Addiction, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Dementia, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Classism, Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Mental illness

Minor: Animal death, Blood, Gun violence, Excrement, and War

syds_shelves's review against another edition

emotional sad slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Incest, and Rape

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Alcoholism