Reviews tagging 'Drug abuse'

Adulting: A Novel by Liz Talley

10 reviews

justinenoon82's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

"Adulting" is a compelling journey of self-discovery and healing. Talley's nuanced portrayal of addiction recovery and personal growth is both touching and authentic. The novel's exploration of unexpected friendships and second chances makes for an emotionally satisfying read.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, and Suicide

courtneys_reading's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol

Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault

owls_rainbow's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, and Suicide

dazyiscrazy's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse and Suicide

suzy86's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Sexual assault

n0m_de_grr's review

challenging emotional sad slow-paced

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Death, and Pedophilia

Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Suicide, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Sexual content, Grief, and Pregnancy

planreadrepeat's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol

peachani's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring 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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Grief

Moderate: Incest

Minor: Body horror and Forced institutionalization

luelle_'s review

medium-paced

2.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Vomit, and Grief

Minor: Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Forced institutionalization

carolineva's review

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

Moderate: Drug abuse and Suicide