Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

6 reviews

aileensbookshelf's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Gun violence, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Car accident, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury

hellarachel's review

mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Gun violence, Vomit, and Domestic abuse

subbasileia's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

Husbands is a fine book, with some insightful nuances, hilarious jokes, and notable character growth. Unfortunately, it suffers from missing the forest to appreciate the trees, leaving my fairly unsatisfied with its sudden ending.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence

Minor: Sexual content, Infidelity, Excrement, Vomit, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Drug abuse

kds247's review against another edition

funny mysterious reflective tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

This is definitely one of my favorite fiction pieces I’ve read so far this year. It just got crazier and crazier and the ending was absolutely insane. I definitely suggest this book if you need a good pick me up. It does have its dark moments but overall it’s quite hilarious and strange.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit

Minor: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence

lawsonemmae's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

This book was like watching a good movie, and ultimately reminded me of the movie Groundhog Day. It’s wry and delightful while also deeply existential and emotional. At times, I could feel my heart racing. This book accomplishes so much. I was immersed in this real-feeling fantastical situation. I ADORE this book. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Domestic abuse, Medical trauma, Infidelity, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Fire/Fire injury

runlaurarun's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

5.0

This book was just such a fun read! I loved the concept and I truly wasn't sure how things were going to end.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Stalking, Medical trauma, Sexual content, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, Alcohol, and Homophobia