Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Egy könyvmoly regényes élete by Gabrielle Zevin

41 reviews

bookfilledcottage's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

So well-written, so dang sad.

I knew Gabrielle Zevin was famous for creating heart-breaking stories, but I hadn’t cried over a book for a while… not anymore. Thanks for that! 

I loved the cozy space that Island Books has become in my mind, despite the tragedy around it.

I loved the characters and how real and raw and hilarious they were.

I also really loved both the idea for the plot itself as well as the themes explored though I may not agree with them. 

Essentially, a book for book lovers who are suckers for a little cry and a little inspiration.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Suicide, Car accident, and Death of parent

taliac's review against another edition

reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

3.5

I really enjoyed this book. It was an easy read, and although it followed a lot of stereotypes of this kind of story it was well written and made for a pleasant and page turning read. 

I don't think it is anywhere near as special or as 'strong'  as the authors more recent work but still with a read of you are looking for a nice easy story. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism, Death, Infertility, and Suicide

crystalleighwrites's review against another edition

reflective fast-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? No

3.5

A quick and pleasant read. While it lampshades some of the tropes it falls into, maybe because of this it didn’t quite hit me in the feels the way I would have imagined it should. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent

mimamilli's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Car accident

janatoktok's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Infertility, Infidelity, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Moderate: Alcoholism

Minor: Car accident

dazzy's review against another edition

lighthearted 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

4.0

Cosy read

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Minor: Drug use

sadiebugreads's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Alcoholism and Terminal illness

Minor: Suicide

_kathill's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Miscarriage, Suicide, Vomit, Medical content, Car accident, and Abandonment

lauracollins096's review against another edition

emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Suicide, Grief, Car accident, and Abandonment

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

Minor: Ableism, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Vomit, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail

golelifsu's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicide, and Abandonment