Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

Girlfriend on Mars by Deborah Willis

4 reviews

maddie_can_read's review against another edition

adventurous funny sad tense slow-paced

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

4.0

Very unique book. Definitely not for everyone. I really enjoyed it. 

For me, what took the rating down was that it dragged a bit between the 30%-60% mark. And more importantly, the cover, title, and genre label of science fiction sets up the reader for certain expectations 

that aren't really met until like the last 10% of the book. like the book didn't feel like science fiction. I remember another review saying they think it would have been better if the book was set further in the future and I agree.

Loved the Canadianisms. So cool to read about Thunder Bay! Wished Lakehead University was mentioned haha.

I really liked the realistic sad ending, especially when contrasted with the humour and satire present in the rest of the book. This part made the book feel the most like science fition to me

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship and Abandonment

Minor: Body horror, Child abuse, Death of parent, Drug use, Cancer, Cursing, Death, and Vomit

rei_reads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Death, Grief, Mental illness, Abandonment, Infidelity, and Chronic illness

Moderate: Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Vomit, Terminal illness, and Miscarriage

alannashelfhelp's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny medium-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Religious bigotry, Infidelity, Mental illness, Child death, Death of parent, Miscarriage, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Fatphobia, and Suicide attempt

emmagee's review against another edition

challenging dark sad medium-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Drug use, Death of parent, Mental illness, and Grief

Moderate: Pregnancy, Sexual content, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Miscarriage

Minor: Sexism, Sexual assault, and Abandonment