Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley

48 reviews

spindere11a's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Dementia, Suicide attempt, and Lesbophobia

Such a sweet story! I loved these characters, and the overall feminist, pro-queer vibe!

catrionaclarke's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship

mariposagal's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Lesbophobia

Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Cancer, Chronic illness, Cursing, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Vomit, Dementia, Grief, and Death of parent

katypotaty0908's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship and Vomit

Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Stalking

marim139's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-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

5.0

I will be reading every single book this author has published!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship

staceyinthesticks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia

Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Medical content, Dementia, and Gaslighting

Minor: Death, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

jinnsan's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted 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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Cancer, Drug use, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Vomit, Dementia, Stalking, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, and Classism

maddy_brown99's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

A cute little book! I enjoyed exploring the question of what happens when we break out of social norms and begin connecting with the people around us. How can we be more authentic to ourselves and the people around us? Sad in the way these inspiring books sometimes are: bad things have to happen for them to be triumphantly overcome! But overall a sweet good time.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Hate crime, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

Like I said, dark topics that are handled briskly and are overcome by the end.

heini's review against another edition

Joka päivä laiturilla 5 on viihdyttävä ja nopeasti luettava teos, jossa pilkistetään erilaisten ihmisten arkeen. Heitä yhdistävä tekijä on aluksi vain päivittäinen matka aamujunassa ja lopulta usko muihin ihmisiin, luottamukseen ja jakamiseen. Hahmot jäivät hiukan yksinkertaisiksi, mutta sellaisenaankin sopivat kirjan tarinaan ja olivat mielenkiintoisia.

Tätä kuvaillaan kannessa "Hyvän mielen tarinaksi", mutta alku oli rankkaa luettavaa. Jokaisen arjessa tapahtuvia kauheita, ikäviä, surullisia, julmia asioita tykitettiin lukijalle viiden eri kertojan näkökulmasta. 

Teinitytön alastonkuvien jakaminen ja kiusaaminen, kontrolloiva ja stalkkaava poikaystävä, päivittäin kuoleman ja kuoleman pelon keskellä työskenteleminen, rahahuolet ja tuntemansa elämäntavan ja parisuhteen romahtaminen, työpaikkakiusaaminen, työttömyys ja työuran päättyminen ikäsyrjintään, (väkivaltainenkin) rasismi ja homofobia, läheisen alzhaimer....

  Mutta kaikesta selvittiin. Hyvä mieli? Ei. Liikaa ja liian realistisia kamppailuja, jotka maagisesti ratkesivat loppua kohden. 

Selvisivätpähän kuitenkin ja yhdessä pystymme parempaan jne. mutta en lähtisi korostamaan sitä hyvän mielen tarinana. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Dementia, Suicide attempt, Lesbophobia, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Stalking, and Death of parent

Minor: Infidelity, Racism, Police brutality, and Gaslighting

ee1000's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

An absolutely lovely hug of a novel about a group of people brought together by their morning commute and the relationships they build that change their lives. 

I loved this book! I giggled, I cried, and I absolutely flew through this book. The cast of characters was absolutely delightful. I loved how their stories wove together, how everyone worked together to build each other up and be the best versions of themselves. There’s truly not a bad POV in the book and I just adored how organically the relationships evolved. 

If you’re looking for a heartwarming book filled with triumph, this is for you! (Mind the content warnings though as some characters do go through some struggles!)

Later note: I bumped up this book’s rating from 4.75 to 5 stars because I can’t stop thinking about it!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Dementia

Minor: Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic friendship