Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

184 reviews

marmellowreads's review against another edition

4.5

emotional funny medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail

maggies's review against another edition

5.0

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

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What could easily have been just a run of the mill contemporary romance actually packed quite a punch, exploring loss, grief, and a bit of PTSD along with the strength it takes to love and be loved in return. While the plot elements that brought Hannah and Jack together were contrived, the growth of their relationship felt natural and I sure did root for them. When a romance makes me cry, it's a goodun.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, Death of parent

Moderate: Alcoholism, Stalking, Car accident, Abandonment

Minor: Injury/Injury detail

sydneylmeyer7's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Toxic relationship, Grief, Stalking, Toxic friendship

ju_harue's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Adorei a leitura, sem expectativas, achei que foi uma história bem construída, com personagens sólidos e um enredo que prende. Nada de grandes emoções ou viradas extraordinária, mas cumpriu muitíssimo bem a função de um romance excelente pra engatar as leituras novamente.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Hate crime, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Alcohol

ginkgogirl's review against another edition

4.0

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Great junk food read. Completely unrealistic but very fun and easy to read

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Gun violence, Blood

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Death of parent

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism

ashleyj_reads's review against another edition

5.0

emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief

Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Cursing, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent

allieewh's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional funny 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: No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent

kristysproule's review against another edition

4.0

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Car accident, Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Gaslighting

liciaaaaa's review against another edition

5.0

funny hopeful relaxing 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Car accident

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Medical content

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Gun violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

veronicakirchner's review against another edition

4.75

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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: Complicated

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Katherine Center knows how to create an emotional roller coaster that feels like the most fun ride you’ve ever taken! The Bodyguard will have you in a LITERAL fit of giggles one moment, crying the next, then tensely stunned after that - all while tugging on your heartstrings.

There are many aspects of this book that I adore, but one really sticks out: the protagonist. The main character is an incredibly intelligent woman who recognizes her own unhealthy and petty patterns, but realistically (and often hilariously) chooses to go against her better judgement anyway. The scenes she finds herself in are magnificently tied to the overarching themes. And in the end, she learns some invaluable lessons about love and life that rounds out her thoughtful character arc. Plus, her POV highlights all the reasons why I love first person, single perspective - the comedic internal monologue amongst external chaos that becomes like a familiar favorite joke throughout the story.

I could go on and on about why I loved this book, but a review of it cannot compare to the unforgettable experience of actually reading it. So, I’ll just leave you with one final thought: READ THIS BOOK!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism, Physical abuse