Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Us Against You by Fredrik Backman

88 reviews

eleasofia's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

this book continues just as the first book: the writing is beautiful, the story is carefully crafted and often misleads the reader for a while, all of the characters are unique and never just good or bad. the book is as much about community as the first one, and yes, ice hockey is still important, but it still really isn't a story about sports. the characters are the same as before, just a few new ones are introduced. it seamlessly continues after the first book, and even though the ending was absolutely heartbreaking, it fits the story. it immediately made me want to read the third book, especially because some things are already hinted at, but i feel like the story is once again complete on its own.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Violence, and Blood

Moderate: Child death, Death, Terminal illness, and Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug use, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

tlaynejones's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

Similarly moving and challenging as the first book, but phew, the homophobia was almost too much. It should have been a predictable progression from the first book, if I’d have thought about it, but I hadn’t, so I wasn’t prepared. The same culture of toxic masculinity that feeds the destructive misogyny in book one, fuels the homophobia in book 2. I may take a little break before I begin the last book in the trilogy. So far I definitely recommend these books - if you enjoy descriptive stories about the complexities and contradictions of being human, but beware of the CW.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Xenophobia, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Drug abuse, and Death of parent

alyssatuininga's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad 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? No

5.0

 

Once again I am in awe that a hockey book could be so beautiful and heartbreaking. I love Backman and this book about the love we have for our friends. our family and our community. I laughed, I cried and it was just wonderful.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Grief

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Car accident, Death of parent, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail

jevette15's review

emotional sad 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia

Moderate: Alcoholism and Suicidal thoughts

em_hudson03101's review

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Rape, Car accident, Death of parent, and Outing

superciliary's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Violence, and Car accident

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Rape, Sexism, Death of parent, and Outing

Minor: Child abuse

claranasman02's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Violence, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Drug use, Gun violence, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, and Outing

Minor: Grief and Fire/Fire injury

lesejaguar's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

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

3.5

This book is so highly relevant for all that is happening in european countries right now. I found it quite scary while on the other hand hopeful.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, and Violence

Moderate: Alcoholism and Alcohol

Minor: Child death, Drug use, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Excrement, Vomit, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Abandonment

lindsay_kay's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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

5.0

Backman did not disappoint, I'm not surprised. I loved this one just as much as "Beartown" if not more. Impeccable writing and story telling, the characters are deep, and their connections with each are meaningful and emotional. This is the kind of book that just speaks to my soul. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Rape, Violence, and Alcohol

Minor: Child abuse, Car accident, and Fire/Fire injury

m_a_j's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad tense slow-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Homophobia

Moderate: Alcoholism, Rape, and Car accident