Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary

36 reviews

kate_'s review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted sad fast-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Cancer, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Stalking

Minor: Body shaming, Medical content, and Terminal illness

beatricelo's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual assault

snowhitereads's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

2.0

 

I read The Flatshare over Christmas.

Right off the bat, I wanna say that romance books are very hit or miss with me. Especially if it falls more into chick-lit territory, it’s really not my cup of tea. 

But this book had a lot of hype and the premise of it seemed really fun and lighthearted so I decided to give this one a go.

I should have known from the blurb on the front cover saying “The new Jojo Moyes” (it’s the ableism for me) and the reference of her work in the story that this book was not gonna be my thing.

I personally don’t think this book lived up to the hype. 

Overall, it’s a quick but forgettable read. It just fell flat for me.

The plot didn’t have anything special or unique about it, it was super predictable from the get go. I didn’t like the writing style and I found the main characters annoying.

I did like the fact that it’s a romance that tiptoes around some hard hitting subjects. 

However, everything else didn't really work for me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse

juph's review against another edition

funny fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

mayflowers's review against another edition

emotional funny relaxing medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A fun yet emotional read with loveable characters and an important message. 

Some thoughts I had whilst reading:

• Enjoyed the different POV's and seeing a flat through different eyes. Found it quite amusing to see someone's mess being someone else's comfort and joy. Although, I almost stopped reading the book early on because of Leon's writing style, but glad I kept going. 
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  'Girl who doesn't know she's attractive' trope? *rolls eyes* Actually, turned out to be from trauma and abuse so that is less trope-y. It is forgiven.
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  Leon's ethnicity was never explicitly mentioned though it seems to be important to his character, particularly as he has a brother who is falsely imprisoned. Why not bring it up? 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Body shaming, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence

cleo_rbrtsn's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault