Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

Kærlighed på afveje by Freya Sampson

6 reviews

what_heather_loves's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

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

4.5

I listened to the audio book of this on NetGalley Shelf, but often found myself stopping what I was doing to listen and concentrate. Protagonist Libby, is a long-suffering, people-pleaser who allows her controlling boyfriend, mother and sister make decisions for her. Meeting elderly, dementia-sufferer Frank on the 88 bus in London, sparks an adventure, a quest for Frank, for Libby, Frank's carer, Dylan and her new-found friends. There are plenty of obstacles and bumps in the road, not all navigated with ease. Whilst Frank's dementia sadly progresses, his and Dylan's support help her break free of those trying to control her life, finding her own route to happiness. The characters are wonderful, the pace was just right and there was sadness as well as joy. This is a wonderful uplifting, emotional, found family tale of making your way in the world with the help of unexpected friends.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy and Dementia

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Terminal illness

Minor: Miscarriage, Abandonment, and Violence

cosette15's review against another edition

funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy

Minor: Infertility, Violence, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Death

hylasorenson's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

5.0

I’ve been sitting on this review for a few days because I wanted to think on it a bit.

I read this on my kindle and I usually only read on my kindle before bed so I don’t read as fast as when I listen to my audiobooks. But I looked forward to reading this every night. It was my favorite read of the year. 

This book is warm and fuzzy and a little sad but more in a pull your heartstrings way than anything else. It made me laugh and it made me a little teary-eyed. 

The cast of characters is super diverse: a woman with Down Syndrome, an old man with dementia, a guarded punk dude with a mohawk, and a woman trying to get pregnant via IVF. Plus, it takes place in London!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia

Minor: Infertility, Abandonment, Physical abuse, Drug abuse, and Child death

maevebm's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

It was a cute and heart-warming read! Loved the setting and how the story progressed

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Dementia and Pregnancy

Minor: Abandonment, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse

sohma4uesugi's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

1.0

Far too sad for me

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Mental illness, Cancer, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

Moderate: Child death

saliwali's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia, Gaslighting, Addiction, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Body shaming, Alcoholism, and Infertility

Moderate: Abandonment, Bullying, and Violence

Minor: Cancer, Body shaming, Cursing, Grief, Child abuse, Drug use, Vomit, Domestic abuse, Addiction, and Alcohol