Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane

23 reviews

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

Moderate: Infidelity

ericadansereau's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence

adelaidebijou's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, and Medical content

Moderate: Miscarriage, Rape, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Police brutality