Reviews tagging 'Body shaming'

Meredith, Alone by Claire Alexander

4 reviews

bookclubbitches's review against another edition

4.0

Ohhhhhhhh Meredith.

I really enjoyed getting to know her and the dual timeline of past and present. I thought she was very well rounded for hiding away in her house for so long and her story was very interesting.

The characters felt very complete, I thought every character was quite tangible and believable. 

I was so happy she made a new friend, left her house, reconnected with her sister, that her mom died (lol bye bitch) and that she finally made a police report about what happened all those years ago. 

I was truly not expecting to enjoy this one as much as I did! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Self harm

Moderate: Abandonment

Minor: Body shaming, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol

theonlybaillie's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

This book, while such a good read, is also a super hard read. I recommend to only read this book in a good headspace, because it is very heavy and definitely not for everyone.

But it was for me amazingly. There are elements of hope and light in the darkness, such as found family and supportive friends. There is also very deep complex trauma and family relationships in this book, and the entirety of the effects and messy healing process are not concealed or tied in a pretty bow. We get the real, raw deal in this book. Not a lighthearted read, but a real read with a lot of depth.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cancer, Death, Violence, Death of parent, and Abandonment

melissa_b_67's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent

drraytay's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Cancer and Car accident