Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley

21 reviews

ellenmlittle's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad 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

I loved this book! It took me a bit to get into it at the beginning, but it was a beautiful blend of lighthearted, serious, heartrending and hopeful! There is an array of  diverse characters, but hammers home the idea that there is more in this world that unites us than divides us. Highly recommend this book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Homophobia

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse

melodyharmon's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

This story follows a group of individuals that take the same train together to/from work.  Through random circumstance this misfit group is brought together to become an unusual support group.  It made me realize that ANYONE can become friends if you're just willing to see each other as individuals.  

This book was endearing, and laugh out loud funny at parts! It was a slower paced book, but it has merit. The ending really brought it all together for me which made it a 4 star read for me.  

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Domestic abuse and Gaslighting

drnaynay's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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: Classism, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Sexism, Suicide attempt, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Homophobia, and Racism

kb_09's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Domestic abuse

palindromephd's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

Surprisingly wonderful, if a tad bit predictable. Big fan of the character created in the titular Iona Iverson, and Sanjay is my favorite of the train crew.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse

Minor: Homophobia and Medical content

ornamentalhermit's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

A really fun read that tackled some serious issues well. It was great how fleshed out and flawed the characters were.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Bullying

kathrynhmm's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse

estelleidekreads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

4.25

this book is so damn sweet. it’s super comforting and yet still made me cry a few times. it deals with some tough subjects really beautifully. i have a feeling this book would be a great one for anyone trying to get out of a reading slump

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Domestic abuse

whatkateeread's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders, and Domestic abuse

brb427's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse