Reviews tagging 'Terminal illness'

The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary

142 reviews

annierosebel's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Terminal illness

filipacmiranda's review

4.25

The Flatshare is the first book by Beth O'Leary I have read. The plot and the dual POV were the aspects that primarily attracted me. Due to the writing style, Leon's first chapters became a challenge. However, I realised that, just as Tiffy's chapters represented her personality, Leon's factual and unemotional tone reflected his character and contributed to the narrative. 

Even though sharing a flat in shifts is an odd way to meet someone, I believed in the characters' friendship and subsequent romance. This happened mainly because of the messages they exchanged via Post-it notes, which allowed each of them (and the reader) to get to know the other. 

Finally, I'd like to highlight all the subplots that significantly intensified the book's dynamic. They allowed for the expansion of essential topics addressed by the book (e.g., abusive relationships, faulty justice systems, racial biases, and prejudices). I also loved getting to know Richie, Mo and Gerty, Holly, and Mr Prior! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Stalking and Terminal illness

dreezy's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Stalking

Minor: Terminal illness

aseel_reads's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.25

This was so freaking cute, I loved our characters so much and I loved how their relationship developed. I also thought that the subject matter was dealt with really respectfully. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Body shaming, Stalking, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, and Panic attacks/disorders

itsapaxycab's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Very sweet and fluffy, i definitely enjoyed this one!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Forced institutionalization

wonderfulwaytooweird's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

4.5

LOVED this book. I finished it in a day. Just what I needed as a break between series reading. Engaging, funny, sweet, emotional, and just absolutely lovely. All of the characters were all so human and well-written, they all really shined in O'Leary's writing. Also I ADORED Leon. He was absolutely perfect in every way and I loveeeeed him. I really enjoyed Tiffy too but I just want to emphasize that I absolutely thoroughly enjoyed reading from Leon's pov. Many times I feel like, a man's perspective or character is too boring, or uninteresting, or just not realistic. But Leon was just absolutely perfect. I loved reading this, it was SO much fun. would definitely read again 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Stalking

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Sexual violence

Minor: Medical content, Terminal illness, and Fatphobia

teigancollins's review

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Stalking, Terminal illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence

nottooscarythanks's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Death, and Stalking

Moderate: Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gaslighting

caroiline's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Medical content, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Stalking and Terminal illness

mraddd's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Abandonment and Death