Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

2 reviews

alschneiderhan's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

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

4.0

Enjoyed the main character as a strong character and older woman - most of her character development was seen through flashbacks, and I felt like while most tropes were avoided, there was one that did occur that I felt wasn't necessary:

she does talk about a guy that she fell in love with at first sight, but didn't pursue a relationship because she felt she couldn't have her career at the same time

. It makes sense based on the time the book is set in, but still. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder and Grief

Minor: Lesbophobia and Alcoholism

Mainly deals with assassins

emlouise42's review

adventurous lighthearted tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Death

Minor: Chronic illness, Cultural appropriation, Genocide, Gun violence, Blood, Cancer, Ableism, and Alcoholism