Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane

5 reviews

jhging's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Beautifully done. Felt very true to the complexities of family. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism

Moderate: Cancer, Mental illness, Murder, Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Police brutality, Abandonment, Forced institutionalization, and Gun violence

Minor: Physical abuse and Suicidal thoughts

hollieadaw's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense slow-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Terminal illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death of parent and Toxic relationship

caraebs's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

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

2.75

do not regret reading this book but did not hit too personally for me. a very reflective read around love, mental illness, struggle, and forgiveness. it helped me gain perspective and understanding.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, and Alcohol

annemariehol's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Miscarriage, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Toxic relationship

mmqin's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Mental illness, and Cancer