Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane

7 reviews

wayamom8's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Alcohol, Abandonment, Gun violence, Chronic illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Emotional abuse, Addiction, and Alcoholism

Minor: Cancer and Infidelity

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

kimveach's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

I loved this book and these characters, even though I didn't always like them or what they did.  Excellent storytelling.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Cancer

Minor: Miscarriage

jennifer_bush_73's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Gun violence

meghanvolkman's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gun violence, Infidelity, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

sunpuddles'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? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ writing
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ insightfulness
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ readability
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ plot development
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ character
⭐️⭐️⭐️ pace

This was a very well-written, intriguing and enjoyable book. The characters were all flawed and all relatable and easy enough to sympathize with. However, I wasn’t blown away and some of the themes seemed a little far fetched. At times the plot drug a bit and the pacing felt a little slow.  Overall, it was a solid read and I would recommend it to people who read very chapter-driven books and don’t need a lot of plot development or action. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gun violence, Mental illness, and Miscarriage

Moderate: Infidelity

annavonwillingh's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• 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: Mental illness

Moderate: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Gun violence, and Miscarriage