Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith

8 reviews

ladythana's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Transphobia, and Murder

Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Classism

Minor: Cancer, Infertility, Terminal illness, Excrement, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail

jhbandcats's review against another edition

adventurous dark informative mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

The second in the Cormoran Strike series is a scathing view of the cut-throat publishing industry. It’s another clever, intricate, convoluted plot that is clear in retrospect. Galbraith / Rowling has put together a fascinating mystery of rejection and vengeance, showing herself to be a master of plot and character development. I find the ever-evolving relationship between Strike and Robin to be the most compelling part of the series. Excellent storytelling. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, and Classism

ran_sophia's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Transphobia, and Death of parent

Minor: Toxic relationship and Outing

acornell's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Fatphobia, Gore, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

naomi_k's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, Murder, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Sexual violence, and Medical trauma

Minor: Pedophilia, Transphobia, Stalking, and Outing

betanine's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

Murderstyles of the rich and famous is back looking at the politics and jealousy of the writing world. 

One of the things that sells this book is the performance of the reader. The story is compelling, though it has elements I don’t look for in my reading. It’s a fun mystery and I find that I like the main characters. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Body horror, and Sexual violence

historyguru2007's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror and Murder

Minor: Alcoholism

nerdglasses08's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol

Moderate: Alcoholism

Minor: Cancer, Infertility, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Excrement, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Sexual harassment