Reviews tagging 'Infertility'

Soacra by Sally Hepworth

65 reviews

hollydyer328's review against another edition

mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

2.5

I think if it wasn't trying to be a mystery/thriller and more of a family drama, I would have liked this book more. There are parts of the relationship amongst the family members that are interesting and thought-provoking, and by far my favorite character was Diana. However, as a mystery/thriller, it was only about 15% of the book and was pretty bland in suspense and the reveal. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Suicide attempt

clalaure's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Murder

Moderate: Chronic illness and Terminal illness

kirstencholewa's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Suicide, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol

Moderate: Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexism, and Pregnancy

eleyden's review against another edition

challenging mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I could not put this book down. I loved the different perspectives from Diana and Lucy and going back & forth in time. It was set up perfectly to me and I loved the anticipation of learning why the relationship was so bad. 
The arc of Lucy and Diana’s relationship was beautiful and shocking. I had no idea that was coming. I wish we saw more from Nettie’s perspective. Great thriller! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility

Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt

livs_getting_bookish's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infertility, Suicide, and Murder

Minor: Infidelity

torigee371's review against another edition

dark

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility and Pregnancy

ariajb's review against another edition

emotional mysterious 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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Murder, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Medical content

Minor: Infidelity

deshanejt's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

I genuinely didn't think any of these characters were redeemable, but Diane actually grew on me.

Not just a story of mystery, but of miscommunication, misunderstandings, and misgivings... I enjoyed it! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Classism

ltulisiak's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Suicide attempt

matildaesandell's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Absolutely flew through this book. I know Sally Hepworth has talked in the past of always adding a hook at the end of her chapters, and a hook she did! She is an auto buy author for me and this book has only encouraged that more. I found the miscommunication to be a little bit frustrating, but all in all a book I wasn’t willing to put down. 

I particularly enjoy the way she writes little sections throughout the book of quotes you’d hear from people about the same scenarios but different groups of people (like Mothers in law and what they say about their daughters in law). It’s creative and funny! 

I also loved the way Sally Hepworth tied in some rather serious topics, and the different POV’s so you might love a character in one POV, and hate her in another. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infertility

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide