Reviews tagging 'Sexual content'

The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis Graves

10 reviews

hyena's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Medical trauma, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Sexual content

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, and Alcohol

a_ab's review against another edition

challenging hopeful reflective sad tense slow-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

3.5

3.5*s. (?)
I have a hard time formulating my reaction to this book. 

I liked the characters, the writing and the slow calm narrative style. And despite some traumatic events happening on page, I appreciated both the way they were described (in a way that didn't aim to traumatize the reader, as is often the case) and the fact that not all potentially dangerous situations were played to their most dramatic/traumatic potential (i.e. the author didn't pile on the drama for drama's sake).

I can't say much about the autism spectrum representation, but it seemed to have been handled with some care. Although I am more conflicted about the detailed explicit sex scenes which were kind of relevant, but also not strictly necessary, and there are many better ways in which that whole topic could have been handled to the same effect, but with much more tact and grace.

At the same time, the way 9/11 is incorporated into the narrative seemed like an attempt to capitalize on the tragedy, which is an automatic red-rage trigger for me. So, there was that. 

Otherwise this would have made a good rainy day reread candidate. And maybe it still is, if I can talk myself into not reacting to the 9/11 issue.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, and Miscarriage

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Animal death, Dementia, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Death of parent and Sexual assault

nahimgood's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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: Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and War

Minor: Ableism, Vomit, and Animal death

meeklovestoread's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.75

This was sooooo good! Not even it was GREAT! I did not expect to like this book as much as I did. I read it in a day. I couldn't help but think about special someone when reading this. I love how the author portrayed Annika (the autism rep). We really got to see great insight into her head and I love learning about it. I love between Johnathan and Annika had me on an emotional roller-coaster. I teared up so much while reading this book. Also, I feel like the author did a great job in incorporating the tragedy of 9/11 into the story without just using it as a mere plot device for dramatic affect. I haven't seen many authors deliver on that correctly. I would definitely recommend it, but please be prepared to cry.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Blood and Medical content

Minor: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, and Bullying

jsant's review against another edition

emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

Adored this book that my daughter recommended me. A love story of a woman on the autism spectrum and the challenges and joys she experiences. Takes place in the early 2000s and flashes back to the early 90s. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, and Miscarriage

caoxtina's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Sexual content, Bullying, and Ableism

wren_rainbow's review against another edition

3.25

I didn’t like the love interest! She deserved better then him!  I did like her character growth

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Miscarriage, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief

Moderate: Ableism and Sexual content

austin_b_64's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

marisabenn's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense medium-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? Yes

5.0

OH MY GOSH. This book exceeded my expectations. I thought I was getting a sweet reconnected lovers story, but holy moly I go so much more. A beautiful story with equally beautiful writing. The characters and situations were honest and true and believable. I literally gasped

when that first full date appears near the end.

I loved this book. Simple as that.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

gagne's review against another edition

emotional inspiring medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Bullying, Blood, Sexual content, Miscarriage, and Ableism

Minor: Animal death, Death of parent, Infidelity, Misogyny, and Pregnancy

This book mentions the 9/11 2001 attacks on the twin towers in NYC including describing the towers collapsing. This is in the last thirty percent of the book.