Reviews tagging 'Drug abuse'

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

523 reviews

shaleen64's review

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad medium-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

4.0

This book is a must read for anyone feeling a little lost, as though they have not reached their full potential or that they should already have life all figured out. The book initially is challenging due to how directly it covers issues relating to mental health, however, the writing style lends it to be an easy read despite covering a range of complex topics. The premise of the book is unique and whilst other books have made me feel a grater range of emotions, with potentially a more developed plot line, I have to give 4 stars purely for how relatable and affirming the book is (and the dedication, given the time at which the book was written). 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness

Moderate: Death of parent and Drug abuse

Minor: Animal cruelty, Alcoholism, Addiction, Grief, and Animal death

kularhi's review

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Death, Grief, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, and Suicide

Moderate: Car accident, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Addiction, Alcohol, Animal death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, and Drug use

Minor: Vomit and Cancer

alexefontaine's review against another edition

inspiring reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide attempt and Mental illness

Minor: Drug abuse and Alcoholism

jax10124's review against another edition

challenging dark hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

It was a very interesting premise and.. though it got a little long in the middle/ approx 75-85% … it was a beautiful story and I felt like it had a great message 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Suicide attempt, and Mental illness

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Infidelity, Alcoholism, Addiction, Drug use, Drug abuse, Death of parent, and Death

Minor: Self harm and Animal cruelty

birdieex'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Alcohol, Suicide attempt, Death, Grief, Suicide, Death of parent, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit

Moderate: Chronic illness, Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Addiction, Alcoholism, Medical content, Cancer, and Homophobia

Minor: Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Stalking, Sexual assault, and Infidelity

lifeofawannabee's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Alcoholism, Car accident, Death of parent, Mental illness, Drug abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Alcohol, and Animal death

kerrence30's review against another edition

challenging hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

A real reflection on life. Tough topics at times, but enjoyable to read. Finished it feeling hopeful. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Suicide attempt, and Suicide

bookwormcat's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Medical content, Mental illness, Vomit, Chronic illness, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Drug abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Car accident, Animal cruelty, Sexual content, and Panic attacks/disorders

glitterykitten's review

hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

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

4.25

I enjoyed this. I chose it as I thought the themes touched on similar experiences and emotions held in my own life. The main character I found to be typical of the genre, I wouldn't say I hold her dear to my heart, but I liked her and I could see reflections of myself in her, and as a young adult finding their way in the world I guess that's the aim, at least for me as a reader.
The plot and themes within were what I expected after reading a description and a few reviews. I won't say predictable, because it was still an enjoyable read, but I wouldn't say anything surprised me either.
I feel towards the end the message was really driven. It was nice, perhaps too much at times, but I like to finish a book and be left with things to contemplate. This felt summed up and clear, but still important, and not everything needs to be thought over. 
Overall, it was a lovely story. A fairly easy read, heart warming and leaves you with a new way of thinking. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Death of parent, Animal death, Death, Drug abuse, Alcohol, Addiction, Cancer, and Panic attacks/disorders

yilliun's review

emotional funny inspiring reflective 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

5.0

Well that ruined me

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism and Drug abuse