Reviews tagging 'Drug abuse'

All We Can Do Is Wait by Richard Lawson

2 reviews

stories's review against another edition

emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

2.5

Teenage dilemmas and trauma, in the hospital waiting room after an unexpected bridge collapse. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Car accident, Alcohol, Death, Drug use, Grief, Physical abuse, Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent

Minor: Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, Cancer, Classism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy

allebasi80's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

3.5

good concept, characters, and writing. main flaw was some of the conflict, esp at the end, which felt contrived/weird/unfair. liked the multiple characters and perspectives, and seeing their backgrounds come out slowly over the course of the story. sad but thought-provoking.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse and Alcohol

Moderate: Child death and Death of parent

Minor: Suicide