Reviews tagging 'Addiction'

Den nat hun forsvandt by Lisa Jewell

26 reviews

holsphilo's review against another edition

3.75

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

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This book could have benefitted from another round of editing, but was overall quite a gripping mystery. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol

kelseyr713's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Lisa Jewell has written another perfect thriller. Three timelines woven masterfully together, a mystery that kept me on the edge of my seat, and characters who feel REAL. She is a must-read author for me!!

Please note that the content warnings have spoilers.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Biphobia, Cursing, Drug use, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Blood, Kidnapping, Gaslighting

amyhamilton's review against another edition

3.0

dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail

odrib's review against another edition

3.5

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Murder

Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Alcohol

ravenclaw_28's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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A bit of a slow burner with alternating points of view. This is a stunning piece of crime fiction telling the story of a young woman torn between a rock and a hard place who is simply trying to figure out how to be a mother. 

Tallulah Murray gets pulled into the shiny, effervescent world of Scarlett Jacques only to end up trapped in a world of murder and deceit wrapped up in a bow called "love". 

Desperate to find her daughter and bring her home, Tallulah's mother joins forces with a cosy mystery writer to discover the truth. 

I simply adored this piece of writing. The characters were rich and authentic. I loved the depiction of Dark House and it's dark history and how everyone who inhabits its walls befalls some form of tragedy.
 

100% recommend and cannot wait to read more of Lisa Jewell's work.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Biphobia, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship

shadybookdragon's review against another edition

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, Sexual harassment

Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use