Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Helpmeet by Naben Ruthnum

6 reviews

royallysnooch's review

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Chronic illness, Death, Gore, Blood, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Infidelity and Toxic relationship

Minor: Drug use and Sexual content

quinnoriel's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Chronic illness, Gore, and Infidelity

Moderate: Sexual content and Toxic relationship

stephanieluxton's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Chronic illness, Gore, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Sexual content and Toxic relationship

bashsbooks's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.25

Helpmeet is a curious little horror novella. It is short and nasty, but the twist is compelling and the ending is absolutely fascinating - what an interesting exploration of domestic affairs, marriage, and loyalty. The start is a little slow, and the writing style isn't my favorite at times. Ultimately still glad that I read it, though. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Chronic illness, Gore, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Classism

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

biblioboone's review

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror and Toxic relationship

vellumveela's review

challenging dark mysterious tense 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

4.5

For readers who enjoy: atmospheric writing, gorgeously executed body horror

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Alcoholism, Misogyny, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Classism