Reviews tagging 'Schizophrenia/Psychosis '

Without Merit by Colleen Hoover

5 reviews

roseisvibing's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

0.25

reading this feels like being the pizza guy in that one scene from that one spider man movie. you're just. dropped into this chaotic, disgusting, horrendously written shitstorm and left with no idea of what the fuck is going on when you're done. do not read this if you want a book that deals with sensitive topics well- it just feels like more traumatic bullshit is being thrown at you with each new chapter. 90% of the dialogue is either weirdly forced or just fucking stupid. there were several moments (for example, the

THREE instances of incest/basically-incest, dialogue where an uncle flirts with his niece right after referring to her as such, weird descriptions of terminally ill people, straight up implausible plot moments that make you feel like you're watching a faked reality show on acid, descriptions of alcohol that sound like they were written by an 8 year old who has no understanding of how tolerances work, etc.

) where i was questioning how this got professionally published. if i let myself bang my head against a wall every time i wanted to while reading this, i would be in hospital with an extreme concussion right now. the only reason i finished it is because i was annotating it for my friend's bday present (we have a shared interest in critiquing/laughing at shitty books, so coho's worst rated book seemed like a silly funny gift. i am no longer sure of this). chris, if you're seeing this, i want you to know i endured six hours of colleen hoover's worst material for you. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Alcohol

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Child abuse, Drug abuse, and Vomit

erica_reads_things's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

Pretty good book overall! Was a bit slow at times but the plot was interesting and all of the secrets and drama kept me wanting to know more. The end got a little.bit "after school special" cheezy, but it was still an overall good read with interesting characters and good development. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Outing

Minor: Animal death, Cancer, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Terminal illness

arthur_ant18's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Cancer, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Vomit, Medical content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Outing

Minor: Biphobia and Homophobia

frantically's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Animal death, Cancer, Sexual content, Car accident, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Minor: Biphobia, Child death, Death, Incest, Terminal illness, Transphobia, and War

geperk's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest, Vomit, Suicide attempt, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis