Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

The Tragedy of Felix and Jake by J. Daniels

12 reviews

sam_xmc's review

sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism

Minor: Miscarriage

tiffreads82's review

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense fast-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

4.75

I loved this book.  An emotional book dealing with dark themes and has spicy scenes addiction.  I think it wrote about addiction and a very gritty and realistic way and yet had great humor even if some was dark I found myself laughing out loud a lot in this book despite it being emotional and heavy. As someone who deals with tragedy and difficult situations with humor and dark humor I truly appreciate it this book and it will be my top books of the year

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Drug abuse, Alcoholism, and Addiction

Moderate: Child death, Cancer, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness

Minor: Blood and Grief

melist6's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Drug use, and Dysphoria

Moderate: Child abuse, Miscarriage, Abandonment, Medical content, Violence, Death of parent, Vomit, and Homophobia

Minor: Infidelity, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Cancer

garrettreads's review

dark emotional inspiring medium-paced

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Addiction

Moderate: Miscarriage

hidees13's review

emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced

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

3.5

I put off reading this book for a long time, despite it being downloaded on my kindle because everyone on social media would always say how it nearly broke them, or they cried for days, and it stuck with them. I'm not a huge hurt/comfort trope fan, and I really dont read a lot that I know ahead of time is just tragic. However, this one kept getting such rave reviews. 

So, the good -- I did like this book. I am glad I have read it. It kept my attention and I did avoid most responsibilities that day to keep reading. I liked both the main characters - even though I was sort of rooting against some of their behaviors. (Eg: The big bursts of anger from Jake, the deep insecurity and constant need for reassurance from Felix) I was caught up in their love story, and despite knowing what they were doing was a bad idea for their recovery, I still was rooting for them. Very cute. 

The, not as good -- 
I agree with the other review someone posted that talked about the lack of conversation or insight into Jakes military service. THREE tours?! Have you ever met anyone that just did 3 deployments. Its significant! There is no way that doesn't impact his story. I felt like it was thrown in to make him look admirable, but without any real consideration if that was reasonable.  (I don't really know much about military life, but after 3 tours he's kicked out after one fight?? Like, no appeals nothing? Giving up all the veteran benefits he'd be entitled to?... It felt like this was way too quick, not to mention how many service members have substance abuse problems, and PTSD from their time serving). I also would have liked to know more about his bisexual awakening, etc... How was that when he was a marine? 

I also didn't find this book as heartbreaking as everyone said it was. Maybe I'm too cynical? Haha. I was at 50% and was like.. when is the big sad coming? I did feel emotions, but the only time I was near crying or had any tears was towards the end and it was really about the CJ/Jake relationship, that felt brutal. 

Overall -- it was a good leisurely read, but nothing I'll come back for, or thats sticking with me long term. And don't get me wrong, that's ok! 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Drug use

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

cookies101's review

dark emotional hopeful informative sad medium-paced

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

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction

Moderate: Addiction

Minor: Death of parent, Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, Homophobia, Drug use, Suicide, Miscarriage, Grief, and Drug abuse

phoofy's review

challenging emotional funny tense fast-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

4.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Excrement, Addiction, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Vomit, and Alcoholism

thelibraryofjordan's review

challenging emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, Addiction, Drug abuse, and Sexual content

Minor: Miscarriage, Bullying, and Death of parent

keeley996's review

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Alcohol, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse

Moderate: Vomit, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Blood and Miscarriage

venlavalilehto's review

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

5.0

this book fucking broke me. it all felt so honest. it showed exactly how messy their lives are. i felt both of their desperation. i felt every fucking thing.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Miscarriage, Injury/Injury detail, Homophobia, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Alcoholism