Reviews tagging 'Death'

The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary

33 reviews

mariskyjy's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

A sweet, lighthearted read. I listened to the audiobook, and enjoyed the use of two narrators. I also liked that it was easy to distinguish Leon's chapters due to the distinctively different writing style. All of the subplots were fun to follow as well, it kept the story going in it's slower phases.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

Minor: Homophobia

- Medical content is because Leon works as a hospice nurse

; though none of his regular patients die during the book, fortunately

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siankrb's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing 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? No

4.0

A cute romance book, I really enjoyed the pacing and the characters, especially how the writing style differed between Tiffy and Leon’s perspective. I found it difficult to get into at first but ended up struggling to put it down. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Body shaming, Chronic illness, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Violence, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death

bekkaru's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Stalking

Minor: Body shaming

chicprincess03's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Cancer and Death

Minor: Homophobia

Prison, Wrongful Conviction

amandaacat's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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

5.0

One of my favorites so far this year. I loved this audio book and could not put it down. It was such a witty, heartwarming story. I throughly enjoyed the two POVS, getting to know the characters in their own way and seeing their relationship blossom from post it notes left around the house. I also loved the underlying darkness both characters had, and how they dealt with their trauma. It was refreshing read a cute romantic comedy and it feeling realistic. I also really enjoyed the authors writing style and I will be checking her other books!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Domestic abuse

nottooscarythanks's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Stalking, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Body shaming, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

mraddd's review

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Death and Abandonment

wanderinginreads's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse

Minor: Death

twin1's review

emotional hopeful 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

This was such a beautiful read. I don't normally read romance type books but this felt different. The characters were fully fleshed out and you are very invested in their well-being. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse

Moderate: Death

wilybooklover's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

Despite covering some very heavy topics (wrongful imprisonment, emotional abuse and gaslighting, hospice care), this was such a soft and heartwarming story. My heart is so full after reading this. I loved the modern take on an epistolary romance without relying on texts or email. I thought they met at exactly the right moment without dragging it out too much or killing the tension too soon. 

Leon and Tiffy were amazing and I absolutely loved them. They felt real and flawed and were adorable together. Leon is now one of my favourite heroes ever. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Confinement, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Violence, and Medical content

Minor: Cancer, Death, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Racism, Abandonment, and War