Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley

38 reviews

cheeseolive's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful reflective 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

4.5

Delightful!! I couldn’t put this book down.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cancer, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Dementia, Bullying, Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, and Infidelity

estelleidekreads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.25

this book is so damn sweet. it’s super comforting and yet still made me cry a few times. it deals with some tough subjects really beautifully. i have a feeling this book would be a great one for anyone trying to get out of a reading slump

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Domestic abuse

chasingpages1's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia, Bullying, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Hate crime, Lesbophobia, Medical content, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Infidelity, Homophobia, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death of parent, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Body shaming, Cursing, and Alcohol

gabyisafreeelf's review

funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Cancer

Minor: Fatphobia

indydc's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

4.75

Delightful story. Excellent narration in the audiobook by Clare Corbett.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Stalking, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Suicide attempt, Emotional abuse, and Lesbophobia

Minor: Death of parent, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Body shaming, Infidelity, and Medical content

jlo26's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse

booksandbabble's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Lesbophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Cancer and Bullying

Minor: Vomit and Suicidal thoughts

kayleejanes's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Lesbophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship

ekclar's review

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexism

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Bullying

Minor: Dementia

lhodgson26's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

 I adored this book and all of the characters in it. Even though they all started off as random strangers each character had their own development arc and I loved how they all went from strangers to friends. Sanjay and Emmies relationship was expected but the important themes of a controlling partner and anxiety were really well covered. Piers started out as an arogant banker but when the outer shell crack it was lovely to see him fulfill his dream and help Martha along the way. Martha's story of how difficult it is growing up in a world where everything stays on the Internet yet still having the confidence to follow your passion. Iona is iconic and I think there needs to be plenty more Ionas in the world who continue to pave the way for equality and not being afraid to speak the truth or stand up for strangers you don't even know. I loved the idea of this book and how they all became friends and were there for each other in their darkest times yet it still had elements of light hearted humour in the mist of serious issues.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse