Reviews tagging 'Cancer'

Without Merit by Colleen Hoover

40 reviews

issybartlett_'s review against another edition

fast-paced

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

2.0

okay the only reason it got two stars is because this book was so INSANE. i truly did not know where it would go (and not in the good way) I keep trying to give CoHo a chance, but she keeps letting me down with her lazy writing and boring characters, but it is at least an entertaining and easy read 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt

Moderate: Vomit, Incest, and Cancer

spkysi's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness

Minor: Alcohol, Cancer, Drug use, and Suicide attempt

anjelicanarvaez's review against another edition

relaxing sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Cancer, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Vomit

Minor: Abandonment and Animal death

ellissej's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional slow-paced

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

3.0

This was a promising concept but one too many tropes were included. The characters were almost trying too hard to be complex and so lacked complexity in any authentic way. Certain of the characters, like Victoria - the stepmother, seemed to be "throw away" characters and it would have been great to have had more of her perspective and story told. I found the titular character completely unlikeable and found it problematic that her growth centred so wholly around her relationship with Sagan. Her attempted suicide was clumsily handled and inauthentic and it felt as though the story ended before it was actually over or fully told, I think it would have benefited from a proper epilogue. It also really bothered me the way the Syrian conflict was referenced in Sagan's backstory. The author had a great opportunity to also help educate people about this conflict and missed an opportunity to include resources at conclusion of the novel (as she did with the suicide / depression support). Probably my last Colleen Hoover book as this is now the fourth or fifth one that I've not quite enjoyed.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, Cancer, Mental illness, Self harm, and Suicide attempt

mickeyreads23's review against another edition

inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cancer, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Grief, Medical content, and Suicidal thoughts

kat_rowlen's review against another edition

challenging emotional lighthearted sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

Would make for a good beach read! Will this book win any literary awards? Probably not. Will it keep you entertained? Definitely! The chapters were too long, but I didn’t mind it as much as I normally would because I’d get so lost in the story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Chronic illness, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, Incest, Mental illness, and Animal death

_issazeppa12's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative sad tense 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Drug use, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Cancer

lhardy1214's review against another edition

3.0

Could not focus, will try again with actual book.

2nd attempt, pushed through but only cause I'm usually a fan of CoHo. This book was weird...

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness

Minor: Suicide attempt and Cancer

This book is very different from what she normally writes. Without spoiling anything, all the things that would be "swept under the rug" are focuses of this story. I enjoyed the story to an extent, but it had weirdness to it that kept unsettling me. I did not appreciate the mess with Luck. Speaking of mental health issues is important, but when you leave a sour taste it defeats the point. I would have given it 5 stars if both Merit and her brother would have found some other person to help "problem solve"

pippamillerxoxo_'s review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Cancer, Drug use, Grief, Child death, Chronic illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Car accident, Death, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Terminal illness, and Vomit

brookey8888's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful fast-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

2.75

Um was this entertaining? Yes. Was this good? No 
This was honestly messed up from start to finish. If you don’t like miscommunication or no communication, this isn’t for you. I just can’t get over the way they didn’t talk about anything. Also, the step uncle things really weird especially the ending when he’s actually with someone and he was been in the family for a while. Um, the weird kiss like I don’t care a 13 year old should know better. I don’t understand that. The relationship was cute and I really liked him. Moby was the best part of this book. This does deal with really heavy topics so be prepared(attempted suicide, depression, agoraphobia).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Outing, Incest, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Animal death, Vomit, Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Grief, Infidelity, Islamophobia, and Mental illness