Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

Voor ik ga slapen by S.J. Watson

3 reviews

em_h_ma's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

3.5

Christine becomes amnesiac after an accident and wakes up everyday next to a stranger who happens to be her husband. Day after day, she tries to remember wha happened to her. This book had me on the edge of my sit and I spend the entire time picking my brain apart to find out the thruth.

Definitely didn’t see the plot twist coming and was horrified to find out Ben was actually Mike, the lover.

Great book. 10/10 would recommend!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Confinement, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Violence, Rape, Medical content, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual content, Emotional abuse, and Infidelity

Moderate: Pregnancy

Minor: Fire/Fire injury, War, Stalking, and Miscarriage

hellokatya's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

2.75

i really wanted to like this book more than i did, but it was such a chore to get through.
the writing is immaculate; watson’s ability to put emotions into words is truly incredible, but it just took a lot to push through the entirety.

from the very moment it was revealed she was attacked, not hit by a car, i knew immediately that’s who she was staying with, and that the man with the scar was her actual husband. granted - i dont always think it’s a bad thing to have a well crafted story with good hints, it just felt very obvious.

it was extremely difficult to get past the constant descriptions of her waking up confused - could’ve been spared more times.
overall, if you’re interested in a slower burn and wanting to have a lighter read, this book would be perfect; i however won’t be recommending this to anyone

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Blood, Grief, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Infidelity, Physical abuse, Vomit, Death, Rape, Body horror, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Car accident

creativeworld's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Infidelity, Medical content, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Physical abuse