Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh

10 reviews

readingwithmeredith's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• 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

Moderate: Confinement, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Miscarriage, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Medical trauma, and Mental illness

Minor: Cursing and Sexual content

Not open door but sex is a part of the storyline/topics casually mentioned

wifeslife's review

emotional mysterious sad 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

Moderate: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, Pregnancy, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Grief, and Infertility

chelle22's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Infertility, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Cancer, Pregnancy, Grief, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Death of parent, Cursing, Self harm, Sexual content, Child abuse, and Infidelity

saricostanzo's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Mental illness, Suicide, Cancer, Child abuse, Grief, Infertility, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Alcoholism

lisa00's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

0.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Blood, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Suicide attempt, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Alcohol, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Bullying, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Misogyny

Moderate: Miscarriage

chapterswithcass's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• 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: Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Infertility, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Self harm, Stalking, Miscarriage, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Cancer, and Grief

bitesizedbeet's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, Death, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Grief, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Stalking, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship

meliroo's review against another edition

emotional mysterious

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Forced institutionalization, Stalking, Suicide attempt, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Chronic illness and Cancer

stephobrey's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad 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

4.5

The writing was beautiful and I loved the descriptions. I feel the author adequately depicted the true raw emotions of the story. I just wish there was a bit more tying up at the end. All the questions were answered but there were parts that felt rushed and I feel could have used just a bit more. I don’t want to give any spoilers away, so if you’d like to discuss please feel free to message me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Forced institutionalization, Stalking, and Infertility

coric's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

4.0

 Rosie Walsh is a genius at exploring the complexities of human nature, particularly when it comes to secret keeping, regrets, and guilt. I was drawn into the mystery of Emma’s secrets and Leo’s dogged determination to find the truth. Through their dual narration, you are filled simultaneously with hope and frustration as you witness their actions and missed opportunities for open communication and honesty. It’s a beautiful story about love, forgiveness, and when you should move forward instead of looking at the past. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy

Minor: Cancer