Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley

39 reviews

palindromephd's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.5

Surprisingly wonderful, if a tad bit predictable. Big fan of the character created in the titular Iona Iverson, and Sanjay is my favorite of the train crew.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse

Minor: Homophobia and Medical content

cheeseolive's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

Delightful!! I couldn’t put this book down.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Dementia

estelleidekreads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.25

this book is so damn sweet. it’s super comforting and yet still made me cry a few times. it deals with some tough subjects really beautifully. i have a feeling this book would be a great one for anyone trying to get out of a reading slump

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Domestic abuse

chasingpages1's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing sad 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

Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Dementia, Lesbophobia, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Homophobia, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Body shaming, Cursing, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, and Alcohol

gabyisafreeelf's review against another edition

funny 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Vomit

Moderate: Cancer

Minor: Fatphobia

indydc's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.75

Delightful story. Excellent narration in the audiobook by Clare Corbett.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Suicide attempt, and Lesbophobia

Minor: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Gaslighting

jlo26's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse

booksandbabble's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Lesbophobia

Moderate: Bullying and Cancer

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Vomit

kayleejanes's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Lesbophobia

ekclar's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexism

Moderate: Bullying and Emotional abuse

Minor: Dementia