Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

The Odyssey by Lara Williams

30 reviews

ozy06's review against another edition

challenging dark funny sad medium-paced

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

3.75

I found the writing style very enjoyable - Ingrid’s internal monologue is strange and biting. It’s one of those books where the highlight is in seeing the world from a strange and interesting new lense. The other characters are similarly strange with odd, destructive behavior that is almost Orwellian. 
The characterization, writing and themes were engaging, but ultimately the plot seemed to lack direction and the ending fizzled out, leaving me feeling disappointed with this promising book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Injury/Injury detail

heather_harrison's review

dark reflective slow-paced

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

1.0

Never have I been so mad I didn’t DNF a book, as I have finishing this. 

Was lured in with promises of a cult leader aboard a cruise ship; dark, surreal satire, humour and a stunning book cover. 

Instead a wholly unlikeable set of characters, bizarre sets of events, and very little explanation. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol

Minor: Infertility

conspiracy's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism

Moderate: Self harm

snowiceblackfruit77's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Mental illness, Blood, Vomit, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

jakeryave's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, and Alcohol

Minor: Sexual content

nayomiejade's review

challenging dark reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Gore, and Vomit

sarahsr's review against another edition

dark funny reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism and Alcohol

grunbean's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

It’s an interesting read for sure. I had no trouble engaging with it, and I found the darkness and humour I was expecting in parts. For me, it feels like it’s missing something to really pull it together. The ending was disappointing. Though it is a fun and eerie read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol

Moderate: Gore, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship

addimop's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.0

wanted to love this but it was sooooo boring

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Alcohol

veelaughtland's review

challenging dark reflective sad medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol

Moderate: Body horror, Violence, Vomit, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Infertility