Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

How to Stop Time by Matt Haig

8 reviews

gphemsley's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Gun violence, Toxic friendship, Violence, Murder, Xenophobia, and Gaslighting

Minor: Alcoholism, War, Abandonment, Outing, Forced institutionalization, and Genocide

thebowandthebook's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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? No

3.75

I enjoyed the book, it was sweet and cute.

minor gay relationship, MC gets depressed and describes suicidal thoughts and getting to the brink. The antagonist chooses death and is left to his fate. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Death, and Murder

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Child death

sevensableyes's review against another edition

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

3.5

This book was nicely written, and very easy to read (finished in 2 days). I didn't feel bored, but I also didn't really feel for the characters. I didn't feel like there were any stakes, and the ending seemed to come out of no where. The ending was also a little too neat for my tastes. It felt kind of preachy too; the sudden switch to hopefulness and 'living in the moment'.

I did like the timeline, and the look into Tom's past and adventures.

I was a bit disappointed in Marion's reveal, and how little importance she seemed ot have at the end. Like Tom's purpose for four hundred years was finding her... and then she leaves? And he starts another family? I thought that was strange. I would have much preferred if Tom said his goodbye's to Camille and reconnected with albas to build a real community with people who are going to live forever.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Alcoholism, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and Death of parent

Moderate: Suicide attempt

introverted_reads's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Grief, Cursing, Death, Religious bigotry, Abandonment, Suicide, Misogyny, Mental illness, and Death of parent

Moderate: Gaslighting, Fire/Fire injury, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Colonisation, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and War

bookcentipede's review

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad fast-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? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Pregnancy, Murder, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Grief, Blood, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, Hate crime, and Cursing

eternalparadox's review

adventurous emotional reflective medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Death, Excrement, and Forced institutionalization

laurajones's review

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Mental illness

Moderate: Misogyny, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Xenophobia, and Chronic illness

Minor: Alcoholism, Child death, Fatphobia, Forced institutionalization, and Racial slurs

therobinjoyce's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

Fantastically gripping and moving. Matt Haig has a way with the written word that both informs and invokes emotion from his readers. How to stop time is no different. Following the story of Tom throughout his century long lives and the interesting perspective of seeing his past self alongside his current life was a thrilling and intriguing way to relate his story. This book is such a. Brilliant tale of life and humanity, and a beautiful read for absolutely anyone.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Murder, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Death, Alcoholism, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Forced institutionalization